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KBC Equipment recall

Recalled October 14, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E049000 · KBC

Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATERLY PROTECTED AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR POSSIBLE DEATH.
Remedy
KBC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET WHICH COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 218 FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME SHOULD CONTACT KBC AT 800-595-0080.
Units
2,446 units

Description

KBC TK-9 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MADE WITH THE ECE LINER, MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 8, 9, 10, 23, 26 AND 27, 2002, AND SHIPPED TO THE UNITED STATES ON DECEMBER 14 & 28, 2002, AND JANUARY 13, 2003. THESE HELMETS DO WITH THE PENETRATION TEST REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."

What to do

KBC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET WHICH COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 218 FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME SHOULD CONTACT KBC AT 800-595-0080.

Product
KBC TK-9
Manufacturer(s)
KBC America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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