NEXL Helmet Recall
Recall information per the NHTSA
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/QuikResult.cfm
Campaign # 02E008000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02E008000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER
PIECES:HELMETS
Manufacturer: NEXL
SPORTS PRODUCTS
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| Year: 1900 |
Make: NEXL |
Model: MB021 , MB031 , MB041 , MOTORCYCLE
HELMET , BEANIE |
Recall Date: 03/20/2002
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| Type of Report: Equipment |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
18164
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Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: NXT "BEANIE" MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, MODEL NOS., MB021,
MB031, AND MB041, SIZES XS, M, M+, L, XL, AND 2XL. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE
PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE
HELMETS."
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HELMET COULD BE PUNCTURED BY DEBRIS, POSSIBLY
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary:
NEXL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER
NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE
REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEXL SPORTS PRODUCTS AT 888-367-6395 OR GO
TO THERE WEBSITE AT WWW.NEXLSPORTS.COM.
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Repair instructions per NexL
Sports Products: http://nexlsports.com/recall.html
NexL™ Sports Products
121 Aviation Way, Watsonville, Ca. 95076
(888) FOR-NexL • (831) 786-1800 fax -1804 • www.nexlsports.com
Dear Customer, March 27 2002
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Safety Act. NexL Sports Products has determined that all sizes of its NXT
"Beanie" helmets, NEXL 01, Part Nos., MB021, MB031, and MB041 manufactured prior
to February 28, 2002, fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
REASON FOR THIS RECALL These helmets have areas in the shell which could allow a sharp
object to penetrate to the users head, and the plastic loop at the right strap could break
under high loading. In the event of a crash, serious head injury or death could occur from
penetration of the helmet or excessive force and/or, should the plastic loop of the
chinstrap break, the wearer would be unprotected. Also, under FMVSS 218, these helmets are
required to have a label with a model number and a warning to the user, "Make No
Modifications."
WHAT WE WILL DO
NexL Sports Products will rework all NXT helmets at our facility in Watsonville, CA. We
will disassemble each helmet and add a lamination within the outer shell to prevent
penetration and remove the plastic loop and loop the chinstrap around the ear strap and
secure it with reinforced stitching. Also, a label will be affixed to your helmet which
will contain a model number and a warning to not make modifications to the helmet. This
procedure will be performed at no charge and a pre-paid UPS label will be sent to you so
you can return your helmet to us.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact us as soon as possible to arrange for us to rework your helmet. The labor
time necessary to perform these corrections is approximately 15 minutes. However, it may
take a couple of days to receive, repair, and return your helmet if you have to ship it to
us. In the interest of your safety, if this is the only helmet which you have or can use,
NexL Sports Products warns that you not ride your motorcycle until your helmet is
returned.
IDENTIFYING A REWORKED PRODUCT
All reworked helmets will have a new warning label with a date code after 3/1/02 and the
model number will change to 02. If you believe that we have failed to repair your helmet
without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Thank
you for your attention to this important matter.
Customer Service
NexL™ Sports Products |
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