Zhejiang Jixiang Motorcycle Fittings Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang) is recalling certain motorcycle half helmets, model JX-B210, sizes Large and XL, manufactured in 2008. During testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
Zhejiang Jixiang Motorcycle Fittings Co. – Motorcycle Helmet/FMVSS 218
| Report Received Date | 02/12/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13E009000 |
| Consequence Summary | By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Corrective Action | Zhejiang will recall the helmets. The recalled helmets are no longer produced by the manufacturer. Zhejiang does not have the end user information. As such, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact their US agent, Precision Global Resource at 1-909-638-9040. A remedy plan has not been provided. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 999 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13E009000) |
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