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.”
Strategic Sports, Ltd. – Helmet Penetration Test Failure/FMVSS 218
| Report Received Date | 03/31/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16E024000 |
| Consequence Summary | An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | N/A |
| Potentially Affected | 540 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16E024000) |
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