9999 HJC CORP Z1R METRO Recall

Campaign:

06E031000 on 04/17/2006

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Manufactured:

01/14/2004 - 09/29/2005

Affected:

4,806

Defect:

Certain medium size z1r metro motorcycle helmets manufactured january 15, 2004, through september 30, 2004. these helmets fail to conform to the penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Correction:

Hjc america will notify owners and replace the helmets free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may contact hjc america at 562-407-2186.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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