Strategic Sports, Ltd. – Helmets May Not Protect User/FMVSS 218

Strategic Sports, LTD. (Strategic Sports) is recalling certain Simpson Performance Products Shorty OTW (Over the Wall) helmets, part number ST-205, in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL manufactured March 1, 2017-August 11, 2020. The helmets lack proper retention system integrity, penetration protection, and labels. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”


Report Received Date 01/12/2021
NHTSA ID 21E003000
Consequence Summary A helmet that does not provide adequate protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action Strategic Sports will notify owners, and dealers will collect the noncompliant helmets and issue a refund. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Strategic Sports customer service at 1-619-861-8110.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 3752
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21E003000)

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