9999 VOX 803 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

08E012000 on 02/04/2008

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

705

Defect:

Sterlingtek is recalling 705 vox motorcycle helmets, model 803, sizes xl and xxl. these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the helmet may crack and not provide adequate protection to the wearer possibly resulting in injury.

Correction:

Sterlingtek will notify owners and replace the helmet free of charge. the recall began on august 17, 2009. owners may contact sterlingtek at 877-742-1700.

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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Campaign:

10E007000 on 03/28/2010

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

135

Defect:

Sterling tek has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain vox 803 size s motorcycle helmets. 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 helmet could be penetrated, possibly resulting in serious injury to the person wearing the helmet.

Correction:

Sterling tek will notify owners and will offer a full refund for the noncompliant helmets. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact sterling tek at 1-877-742-1700.

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> .

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