9999 BELL MAG-8 Recall

Campaign:: 10E024000 on 06/17/2010
Component:: Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Manufactured:: 08/31/2006 - 03/30/2010
Affected:: 8,033
Defect:: 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:: In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer of the helmet, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:: 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .