The Recall Desk
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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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