The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10E024000·Announced 2010-06-16

Bell Mag-8 Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Impact Protection Failure

Bell Helmets is recalling certain Mag-8 motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal impact attenuation standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical protective device that fails to meet federal impact attenuation standards, creating a risk of harm in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bell Helmets is recalling specific Bell Mag-8 motorcycle helmets in sizes XL and XXL. These helmets were manufactured between September 2006 and March 2010. The recall involves approximately 8,033 units.

The recalled helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, which increases the risk of injury.

Owners should contact Bell Helmets at 1-866-892-6059 to receive a free replacement helmet. The safety recall began on June 25, 2010. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
BELL HELMENTS, USA
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
8,033

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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