The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12E051000·Announced 2012-11-02

Tegol Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Failing Federal Safety Standards

Tegol is recalling specific Outlaw Carbon Tech motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety requirements for impact and retention.

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 helmets) where the defect increases the risk of personal injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tegol, Inc. is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, specifically the AX-30010 Outlaw Carbon Tech Glossy, AX-30020 Outlaw Carbon Tech Matte, and AX-30030 Outlaw Carbon Tech Red models in all sizes. The recall affects 5,841 units.

The helmets are being recalled because they fail to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." Wearing a noncompliant helmet may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of personal injury.

The recall began on January 14, 2013. Tegol will notify owners and will either replace any noncompliant helmet or offer a full refund. Owners may contact Tegol's recall hotline toll-free at 1-866-371-0281. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Tegol, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
5,841

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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