Washington (CNN) — The U.S. Army is recalling 44,000 combat helmets — some of which are being used by U.S. troops in Afghanistan and possibly Iraq — after they failed to meet ballistics testing standards, an Army official announced Monday.
Brig. Gen. Peter N. Fuller, who’s responsible for buying and testing equipment for soldiers, told reporters at the Pentagon the recall was issued Thursday. Tests showed the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), which is standard issue for all soldiers, did not meet service requirements.
Fuller said he was not aware of any injuries or deaths related to the recalled helmets.
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