NHTSA:
What's wrong with this picture??? Nowhere else in society would it be mandated the people comply and wear a piece of so called safety equipment that's not been proven safe! The articles below are just the tip of the iceberg... whereas they're only testing around 4% of all helmet manufactured that carry the DOT sticker, how many more do you think are unsafe??? Do the math!!
They just don't get it~ do they?
Gypsy
They just don't get it~ do they?
Gypsy
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14,000 Motorcycle helmets declared unsafe
@TerriG_KVUE The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning motorcyclists not to use a particular type of helmet because it fails to meet government standards.
As many as 14,000 5X5/SA-08 helmets were imported and sold by Tank Sports, Inc., of California, which declared bankruptcy without completing a recall requested by NHTSA.
These helmets are no longer being sold in the U.S. but the NHTSA is warning some people may have them. The helmets failed to meet the penetration protection requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. And according to the NHTSA, both the outer shell and the inner liner in three out of four helmets were penetrated in safety tests.
The agency is unaware of any deaths or injuries involving the helmets. However, it is warning consumers if you have one to stop using it immediately.
NHTSA reminds riders to always wear a Department of Transportation-compliant helmet and other protective gear. Helmets in particular are highly effective in reducing fatalities and injuries -- saving the lives of more than 1,500 motorcyclists in 2010 alone.
If you’d like to see the results of NHTSA's helmet compliance tests go here.
As many as 14,000 5X5/SA-08 helmets were imported and sold by Tank Sports, Inc., of California, which declared bankruptcy without completing a recall requested by NHTSA.
These helmets are no longer being sold in the U.S. but the NHTSA is warning some people may have them. The helmets failed to meet the penetration protection requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. And according to the NHTSA, both the outer shell and the inner liner in three out of four helmets were penetrated in safety tests.
The agency is unaware of any deaths or injuries involving the helmets. However, it is warning consumers if you have one to stop using it immediately.
NHTSA reminds riders to always wear a Department of Transportation-compliant helmet and other protective gear. Helmets in particular are highly effective in reducing fatalities and injuries -- saving the lives of more than 1,500 motorcyclists in 2010 alone.
If you’d like to see the results of NHTSA's helmet compliance tests go here.
kvue.com
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-06/D9VD14283.htm
Gov't issues motorcycle helmet safety warning
WASHINGTON
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging motorcyclists not to wear the 5X5 brand, SA-08 model motorcycle helmet because it fails to meet federal head protection requirements.
Officials said as many as 14,000 of the helmets were imported and sold by Tank Sports Inc. of California, which declared bankruptcy without completing a government-requested recall.
The safety administration said that under federal testing, the helmets failed to meet penetration protection requirements. Both the outer shell and the inner liner in three out of four helmets were penetrated in NHTSA safety tests.
The agency isn't aware of any deaths or injuries involving the helmets. However, the agency advises motorcyclists to discard the helmets immediately and not to use them while riding.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/govt-warns-motorcyclists-against-wearing-defective-helmets-sold-by-tank-sports-inc-of-calif/2012/06/14/gJQAIKcXcV_story.html
Gov’t warns motorcyclists against wearing defective helmets sold by Tank Sports Inc. of Calif.
AP WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging motorcyclists not to wear the 5X5 brand, SA-08 model motorcycle helmet because it fails to meet federal head protection requirements.
Officials said as many as 14,000 of the helmets were imported and sold by Tank Sports Inc. of California, which declared bankruptcy without completing a government-requested recall.
The safety administration said that under federal testing, the helmets failed to meet penetration protection requirements. Both the outer shell and the inner liner in three out of four helmets were penetrated in NHTSA safety tests.
The agency isn’t aware of any deaths or injuries involving the helmets. However, the agency advises motorcyclists to discard the helmets immediately and not to use them while riding.
http://articles.boston.com/2012-06-14/news/32238170_1_motorcycle-helmet-outer-shell-safety
Gov’t issues motorcycle helmet safety warning
|Associated Press
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging motorcyclists not to wear the 5X5 brand, SA-08 model motorcycle helmet because it fails to meet federal head protection requirements.
Officials said as many as 14,000 of the helmets were imported and sold by Tank Sports Inc. of California, which declared bankruptcy without completing a government-requested recall.
The safety administration said that under federal testing, the helmets failed to meet penetration protection requirements. Both the outer shell and the inner liner in three out of four helmets were penetrated in NHTSA safety tests.
