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Sen. Udall targets helmet manufacturers

January 4, 2011
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Sen. Udall targets helmet manufacturers

Where private companies fail to self regulate, the government will interject accordingly. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) sent a firm letter to the FTC urging the commission to investigate helmet manufacturers and refurbishers (“helmet companies”) regarding their misleading safety claims.   Behind motor vehicle accidents, the second leading cause of traumatic brain injuries between 15-24 year-olds is sports related. This startling statistic is the impetus for Sen. Udall to put pressure on the helmet companies to better test and certify helmets...

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