NHTSA recall 12E019000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported May 2, 2012747 vehicles affectedGALAXY HELMETS & ACCESSORIES
The defect
Galaxy helmets and accessories (galaxy helmets) IS recalling certain glx 501C extra large motorcycle helmets. these helmets fail to conform to the impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
The risk
The wearer of a noncompliant helmet can sustain serious injuries in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Galaxy helmets will notify owners and the helmets will be modified to bring them into compliance with fmvss no. 218 free of charge. the safety recall began on june 7, 2012. owners may contact galaxy helmets at 1-626-359-0900.