NHTSA recall 16E024000 · Equipment
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The defect
Strategic Sports, Ltd. (Strategic Sports) is recalling certain Leather Up XElement helmets, part numbers ST-559-12GB and 11FB, in sizes L, XL, and XXL, manufactured June 11, 2013, to August 30, 2013. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Strategic Sports will notify the owners and provide them with a full refund, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2016. Owners may contact Strategic Sports customer service at 1-619-861-8110.