Afx Fx-28 Recalls

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August 17th, 2009
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Recall Date
August 17th, 2009
Units Effected
984
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E052000
Manufacturer: AFX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 2007
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2007
Date of Owner Notification: September 14th, 2009

Defect Summary:
AFX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FX-28 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES XS, SM, AND MD, MANUFACTURED DURING DECEMBER 2007. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
AFX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFX AT 1-519- 686-6477.

Recall Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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