9999 FULMER AF-81 Recall

Campaign:

13E007000 on 02/10/2013

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Manufactured:

06/30/2008 - 07/30/2008

Affected:

5,448

Defect:

Fulmer helmets, inc. (fulmer) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, models af-80, af-81, and af-82, sizes medium, large, xl, and 2xl. during testing, the affected helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, 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:

Fulmer will replace any helmet or offer a reimbursement for any noncompliant helmet. the recall began on april 1, 2013. owners may contact fulmer toll-free at 1-800-489-2300.

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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