Recall 14E080000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 14E080000 · announced November 26, 2014 · Street & Steel · 246 units affected

The problem

Cycle Gear, Inc. (Cycle Gear) is recalling certain Street & Steel Brotherhood and Anarchy model motorcycle helmets manufactured February 1, 2014, to February 28, 2014. The affected part number is ST-222 and includes sizes extra small, small, and medium. These helmets may not meet the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What to do

Cycle Gear will notify owners and will replace the affected helmets, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Cycle Gear customer service at 1-800-292-5343.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.