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AFX FX-28 Motorcycle Helmet Recall

By Paul Crowe

AFX FX-28 Motorcycle Helmet RecallAFX has issued a recall for FX-28 helmets produced in December of 2007 for failing to comply with certain penetration testing requirements. Please read the details below.

Manufacturer: AFX North America
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E052000
Potential Units Affected: 984
Problem: AFX is recalling certain model FX-28 motorcycle helmets, sizes XS, SM, and MD, manufactured during December 2007. These helmets fail to comply with the penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 218, “motorcycle helmets.” In the event of a crash, the wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action: AFX will notify owners and replace the helmets free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2009. Owners may contact AFX at 1-519- 686-6477.

 

Posted on August 20, 2009 Filed Under: Motorcycle Recalls, Motorcycle Safety

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Comments

  1. Kevin says

    August 20, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Not sure why people want a flip face helmet anyways. Seems like they are deluding themselves. Just get a full face.

  2. Tin Man 2 says

    August 20, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Kevin, Some of us have oversize body parts, Thus we have trouble getting into various protection, Helmets included. If I was at a track day Im sure I could squeeze into a ff helmet, But for every day riding a flip up if fine for us non agressive riders.

  3. todd says

    August 20, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    I will not give up my Nolan flip-up. I like its convenience, comfort, quality, and protection. It also has no problem passing all safety requirements.

    Besides, I don’t think the penetration test has anything to do with the fact that it’s a flip-up helmet.

    -todd

  4. michaelse says

    August 22, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Good on them for replacing them for free. My buddy has an AFX and its served him well. One thing that stood out on his helmet was the quality of the design and paint.

    @Kevin: My flip face is extremely easy and convenient to take on and off. I’ve already got my helmet under my arm as my riding buddies are just pulling their standard helmets off their heads. I hardly ever use pull the flip all the way up, but its convenient for when you’re pumping gas or asking someone for directions.

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