9999 RODIA RHD 103 Recall

Campaign:: 12E014000 on 04/09/2012
Component:: Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Manufactured:: 06/30/2010 - 12/30/2011
Affected:: 6,997
Defect:: Sunright international of america, inc., dba rodia usa, is recalling certain rodia rhd 103 and outlaw 103 motorcycle helmets, sizes xs, s, m, l, xl, xxl, and xxxl, produced from july 1, 2010, through december 31, 2011. these helmets fail to conform to the frontal impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Consequence:: The wearer of the noncompliant helmet can sustain serious injuries in the event of a crash.
Correction:: Rodia usa will notify owners and the noncompliant helmet will be replaced free of charge or the owner will be offered a refund. the safety recall began on april 16, 2012. owners may contact sunright international of america at 1-888-529-9065.
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> .