The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12E019000·Announced 2012-05-02

Galaxy GLX 501C Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Impact Safety Failures

Galaxy Helmets is recalling certain GLX 501C Extra Large motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal impact safety standards.

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 risk-of-harm product (motorcycle helmet) where serious injury is possible in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Galaxy Helmets & Accessories is recalling certain GLX 501C Extra Large motorcycle helmets. The recall involves 747 units that fail to conform to the impact requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The noncompliant helmets pose a safety risk because the wearer can sustain serious injuries in the event of a crash. The safety recall began on June 7, 2012.

Galaxy Helmets will notify owners and modify the helmets to bring them into compliance with FMVSS No. 218 free of charge. Owners may contact Galaxy Helmets at 1-626-359-0900 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
GALAXY HELMETS & ACCESSORIES
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
747

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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