9999 BILTWELL EL FUERTE HELMET Recall

Campaign:

12E042000 on 10/14/2012

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Manufactured:

06/30/2012 - 07/30/2012

Affected:

3,480

Defect:

Biltwell inc. is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model el fuerte, sizes xs, s, m, l, xl, xxl, manufactured in july 2012, for failing to conform to the impact attenuation and labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Consequence:

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Correction:

Biltwell will notify owners and repurchase the helmets including return shipping costs. the safety recall began on october 25, 2012. owners may contact biltwell at 1-951-699-1500 ext 803 or send an email to recall@biltwell.com.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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