CHINEX APPAREL, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CHINEX APPAREL, INC. in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

August 28, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 218/PENETRATION/LABEL/RETENTION/ATTENUATION

CERTAIN S, M, L, XL, AND XXL DOING INDUSTRY CO., MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, MODEL DY0401, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2005, AND JULY 1, 2006. THE HELMETS WERE IMPORTED BY CHINEX APPAREL, INC., AND SOLD IN THE US BY HOT LEATHER/GOOD SPORTS AS MODEL NUMBERS NH30, NH31, NH32, NH53, NH54, NH55, AND NH56. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PENETRATION, IMPACT ATTENUATION, RETENTION, AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

NHTSA ID: 06E074000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 18,419

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THIS MODEL HELMET MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.

Corrective Action:

CHINEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A REPLACEMENT HELMET THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 218. IN THE MEANTIME, OWNERS SHOULD NOT USE THE NONCOMPLIANT HELMET. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHINEX AT 212-868-6766.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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