20E-063: Helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash

Helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash

Defect summary

Ultimate Leather Apparel Inc (Ultimate Leather) is recalling certain Zone HS1100 helmets manufactured 2014-2016, models HS1100-D1, HS1100-D2, HS1100-D3, HS1100-D5, HS1100-FLAT, HS1100-REBEL and HS1100-SHINY, in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. The helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, the helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Consequence

A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ultimate Leather will notify owners, and will provide a refund or a replacement helmet, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ultimate Leather customer service at 1-833-262-2315.

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 20E063000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20E-063
Make	Model	Model years
Zone Helmets	HS1100	Year not stated

Make

Model

Model years

Zone Helmets

HS1100

Year not stated

Helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash

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