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KBC Equipment recall
Recalled June 8, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09E037000 · KBC
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
Remedy
KBC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FREE REPLACEMENT HELMET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KBC AMERICA AT 1-818-526-7771.
Units
2,964 units
Description
KBC AMERICA IS RECALLING 2,964 MAGNUM MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES XS, SM, AND MD MANUFACTURED IN 2007 AND 2008. CERTAIN HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
What to do
KBC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FREE REPLACEMENT HELMET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KBC AMERICA AT 1-818-526-7771.
Product
KBC MAGNUM (MD) · KBC MAGNUM (SM) · KBC MAGNUM (XS)
Manufacturer(s)
KBC America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →