The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E047000·Announced 2013-08-16

Tegol Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Failing Federal Safety Standards

Tegol is recalling AX-3, AX-4, and TG-5 Series Outlaw 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) that fails to meet federal safety standards, increasing the risk of personal injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tegol, Inc. is recalling specific motorcycle helmets, including the AX-3 Series, AX-4 Series, and TG-5 Series Outlaw models in all sizes. The affected helmets fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, which governs motorcycle helmet safety. Specifically, these helmets do not meet the required standards for impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention systems.

The recall affects approximately 23,210 units. Wearing a noncompliant helmet may result in inadequate protection during a crash, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury to the user. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

The recall began on September 18, 2013. Tegol will notify owners and offer to either replace any noncompliant helmet or provide a full refund. Owners can contact Tegol's recall hotline toll-free at 1-866-371-0281. Additionally, owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Tegol, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
23,210

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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