VOX MOTORCYCLE HELMETS RECALLED BY STERLINGTEK

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VOX / 803 9999 Manufacturer : STERLINGTEK, INC. Mfr's Report Date : DEC 24, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E012000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 705

Summary: STERLINGTEK IS RECALLING 705 VOX MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, MODEL 803, SIZES XL AND XXL. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY CRACK AND NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE WEARER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.

Remedy: STERLINGTEK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STERLINGTEK AT 877-742-1700.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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