Recall 15E023000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 15E023000 · announced March 20, 2015 · Tms · 8,988 units affected

The problem

Buy4easy Inc (Buy4easy) is recalling certain TMS JX-A111 full face motorcycle helmets with visor, sizes S, M, L, and XL, manufactured June 1, 2013, to September 30, 2013. During testing, the shell of the affected motorcycle helmets fractured and the liner split thereby failing to meet the penetration and retention requirements. Additionally, the helmet label does not meet the DOT standard. As such, these helmets fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

The wearer of this helmet may not be properly protected in the event of crash, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

Buy4easy will notify owners and will offered a full refund. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Buy4easy customer service at 1-626-388-9898.

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.