Recall 15E026000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 15E026000 · announced March 31, 2015 · Tms · 12,181 units affected

The problem

Buy4easy Inc (Buy4easy) is recalling certain TMS JX-A5005 full face helmets with visors, sizes S, M, L, and XL, manufactured from April 1, 2012, to July 15, 2013. The affected motorcycle helmets failed the penetration test. Additionally, the helmet label does not meet DOT regulations. 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 vehicle crash.

What to do

Buy4easy will notify owners and will offered a full refund. The recall besgan on May 12, 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.