The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14E079000·Announced 2014-11-19

AFX Recalls FX-76 Motorcycle Helmets for Impact Test Failure

AFX North America is recalling specific FX-76 motorcycle helmets that failed federal impact tests. Riders may face serious injury in a crash.

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 the defect could lead to serious injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

AFX North America, Inc. is recalling certain model FX-76 motorcycle helmets in sizes L, XL, and XXL. These helmets were manufactured between March 30, 2013, and October 31, 2013. The recall affects approximately 4,074 units.

The affected helmets failed the sample test for single impact, meaning they do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218 for motorcycle helmets. In the event of a vehicle crash with significant impact, the rider could face serious injury.

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact AFX customer service at 1-519-686-6477 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
AFX North America, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
4,074

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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