Defect Description For Recall
Certain S, M, L, Xl, And Xxl Doing Industry Co., Motorcycle Helmets, Model Dy0401, Manufactured Between March 1, 2005, And July 1, 2006. The Helmets Were Imported By Chinex Apparel, Inc., And Sold In The Us By Hot Leather/Good Sports As Model Numbers Nh30, Nh31, Nh32, Nh53, Nh54, Nh55, And Nh56. These Helmets Fail To Comply With The Penetration, Impact Attenuation, Retention, And Labeling Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, Motorcycle Helmets.
Make Of Vehicle
DOING INDUSTRY
Model Of Vehicle
DY0401
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E074000
Component Description
Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Wearer Of This Model Helmet May Be Seriously Injured Or Killed.
Fix Defect
Chinex Will Notify Owners And Offer A Replacement Helmet That Complies With Fmvss 218. In The Meantime, Owners Should Not Use The Noncompliant Helmet. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On October 10, 2006. Owners May Contact Chinex At 212-868-6766.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chinex Apparel, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
18419
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Chinex Apparel, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060828
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
218