EBL ENTERPRISES RECALLS MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DEALERLEATHER / 100 SERIES 9999 Manufacturer : EBL ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAR 18, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E024000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13041

Summary: EBL ENTERPRISES IS RECALLING AN UNDETERMINED QUANTITY OF MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, 100 SERIES, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE IMPACT ATTENUATION, PENETRATION, AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET WEARER MAY BECOME SERIOUSLY INJURED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION.

Remedy: DEALERLEATHER WILL OFFER A REFUND OR REPLACE ANY NONCOMPLIANT HELMET WITH A HELMET THAT MEETS FEDERAL STANDARDS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008.

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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