9999 FUEL SH-HR2066 Recall

Campaign:

12E050000 on 11/01/2012

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

604

Defect:

Fuel is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model sh-hr2066, size l, model sh-hr2067, size xl, and model sh-hh0017, size xl, all manufactured in september 2010. the helmets fail to conform to the impact and retention 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:

Fuel will notify distributors and will either replace any noncompliant helmet or offer a full refund. the safety recall began during november 2012. owners may contact fuel at 1-800-971-4630.

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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