9999 HAWK AP-80 HELMET Recall

Campaign:

16E060000 on 07/07/2016

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

342

Defect:

Tong ho hsing industrial co. (thh) is recalling certain hawk ap-80 motorcycle helmets, part number t378, size m. the affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. as such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Consequence:

Helmets that do not adequately protect the wearer increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Correction:

Thh will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet free of charge or they will offer a full refund. the recall is expected to begin during september 2016. owners may contact thh customer service at 1-978-483-8072.

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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