The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E007000·Announced 2013-02-08

Fulmer Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Fulmer is recalling specific motorcycle helmet models that fail to meet federal safety standards for impact and retention. Owners should contact the manufacturer for a replacement or reimbursement.

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 helmets fail to meet federal safety standards for impact attenuation and retention, creating a risk of personal injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Fulmer Helmets, Inc. is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, specifically models AF-80, AF-81, and AF-82 in sizes medium, large, XL, and 2XL. The recall involves 5,448 units. During testing, these helmets were found to 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 result in inadequate protection in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of personal injury. The recall began on April 1, 2013.

Owners may contact Fulmer toll-free at 1-800-489-2300 to arrange for a replacement or reimbursement for any noncompliant helmet. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Fulmer Helmets, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
5,448

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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