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Bell Equipment recall
Recalled June 16, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10E024000 · Bell
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER OF THE HELMET, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
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.
Units
8,033 units
Description
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."
What to do
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.
Product
Bell MAG-8
Manufacturer(s)
Bell Sports, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →