Glx 501c — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets
Published May 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E019000, published May 3, 2012 and initiated May 2, 2012. Recalling firm: GALAXY HELMETS & ACCESSORIES; Glx 501c — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets.
What's the hazard
GALAXY HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES (GALAXY HELMETS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN GLX 501C EXTRA LARGE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
What to do
GALAXY HELMETS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE HELMETS WILL BE MODIFIED TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 218 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GALAXY HELMETS AT 1-626-359-0900.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GLX
- Model
- 501C
- Manufacturer
- GALAXY HELMETS & ACCESSORIES
- Lot
- GLX 501C
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Glx 501c — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E019000 on May 3, 2012. Reported hazard: GALAXY HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES (GALAXY HELMETS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN GLX 501C EXTRA LARGE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
What should I do if I have this product?
GALAXY HELMETS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE HELMETS WILL BE MODIFIED TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 218 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GALAXY HELMETS AT 1-626-359-0900.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GLX. Model: 501C.