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HighNHTSA·16E003000·Announced 2016-01-20

GMAX Recalls GM78 Fullface Helmets for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

GMAX Helmet LLC is recalling specific GM78 Fullface helmets that may not adequately protect users in a crash. Owners can exchange the helmet or receive a refund.

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 safety-critical product (helmet) that fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury in a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

GMAX Helmet LLC is recalling certain GM78 Fullface helmets, size medium, manufactured between March 2012 and April 2014. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash because they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

This recall affects approximately 2,915 helmets. The defect increases the risk of head injury in the event of a crash because the helmet may not fully protect the wearer's head.

The recall began on March 11, 2016. GMAX will notify dealers, and customers will be offered the option to exchange their helmet for any GMAX helmet or receive a full refund. Owners may contact GMAX customer service at 1-208-376-8400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
GMAX Helmet LLC.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
2,915

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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