Bell Mag-8 Recalls

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June 18th, 2010
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Recall Date
June 18th, 2010
Units Effected
8,033
NHTSA Campaign Number: 10E024000
Manufacturer: BELL HELMENTS, USA
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2006
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: June 25th, 2010

Defect Summary:
BELL HELMETS IS RECALLING CERTAIN BELL MAG-8 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES XL AND XXL, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE IMPACT ATTENUATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER OF THE HELMET, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
BELL HELMETS WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT HELMET. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BELL HELMETS AT 1-866-892-6059.

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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