Hjc Corp Z1r Metro Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06E031000
Manufacturer: HJC AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 15th, 2004
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: May 18th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN MEDIUM SIZE Z1R METRO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED JANUARY 15, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

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

Corrective Summary:
HJC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HJC AMERICA AT 562-407-2186.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.