Campaign 16E-024

Affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash

Defect summary

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."

Consequence

An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16E024000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 16E-024
Make	Model	Model years
Leather UP	Xelement	Year not stated

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.