Strategic Sports, Ltd. – Helmet Penetration Test Failure/FMVSS 218

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.”


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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