The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10E008000·Announced 2010-04-16

Advanced Carbon Composites Recalls Model EXT-004 Motorcycle Helmets

Advanced Carbon Composites is recalling Model EXT-004 motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety standards for penetration resistance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a safety-critical vehicle accessory (helmet) that fails federal safety standards, with the potential for serious injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Carbon Composites Inc. is recalling all Model EXT-004 motorcycle helmets in sizes S/M, M/L, and L/XL. The recall is due to the helmets failing to conform to the penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

In the event of a crash, the helmet could be penetrated, possibly causing serious injury to the wearer. The company is out of business, so owners should refer to other recall-related documents for specific corrective actions.

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 visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
654

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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