Nexl Motorcycle Helmet Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 03E037000
Manufacturer: NEXL SPORTS PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2000
Manufactured End Date: June 13th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: August 11th, 2003

Defect Summary:
NXT "BEANIE" MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, PART NOS., NB021, NB031, AND NB041; SIZES XS/S, M/M+, L/XL/2XL; MODELS '01 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000, THUR MARCH 31, 2001, AND '02 MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2001, THRU JUNE 13, 2003. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS," IN THE AREAS OF IMPACT ATTENUATION, PENETRATION, RETENTION, AND LABELING.

Consequence Summary:
THESE HELMETS WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. SERIOUS HEAD INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:
NEXL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REWORK THE HELMET TO BRING IT IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS. THIS REPAIR WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEXL AT 831-786-1800.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).