Thursday, July 17, 2008

Helmet Testing Results

PASSED
  • Arai Vector, Bell Drifter, Caberg 104, Daytona Helmets Skull Cap, EXL 115, Gmax 35S, Harley-Davidson Trespasser, HJC-Kawasaki Vulcan-2, Icon Mainframe, KBC VR-2, Nolan N84, Scorpion VX-14, Shark RSI, Shoei Multitec, Suomy J10/Spec1r/Extreme, Vega Mach-1, Vega Summit II, V-Can V530, Zamp S-2, Z1R Metro
FAILED
(Lack of Proper Labeling)
  • Akuma F-14, EXL 662, Moto X MT-A101, Yueqing Jixiang MFC 200
(For Projections Inside Helmet)
  • Rodia RHD-EX
(For Failures Due to Impact)
  • AFX FX-66, HJC AC-3, Icon Domain, Zox Old School
(Multiple Failures)
  • GPX Shorty for impact and labeling
  • Hot Leathers Nh70/H200fb for impact and labeling
  • Winex VX-4 for impact and labeling
  • Yueqing Jixiang Motorcycle Fitings Co. 100 for impact, penetration and labeling

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Helmet Recalls

Helmet Recalls:
  • Advanced Carbon Composites EXT-002, sizes (L) and (XL). Failed to meet impact, penetration and retention (or fastening system) requirements.
  • EBL Enterprises models Dealerleather 100 and 200 series (XL) for impact, penetration and labeling failures.
  • Outlaw V530, sizes (XS), (S), (M), (L), (XL), and (XXL), for penetration and retention failures.
  • Rodia RHD 200 for impact, retention and labeling failures. Rodia RHD 200 helmets manufactured between 2003 and 2004 for retention failures.
  • Vox 803, sizes (XL) and (XXL), for impact failure.
* Check for recalls at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration web site.