Recall 18E104000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 18E104000 · announced November 12, 2018 · Dsr · 323 units affected

The problem

BatteryJack Inc. (BatteryJack) is recalling certain DSR 808 Black, MatteAl, AM, and AXL adult motorcycle helmets, size medium, large, and extra large. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, these helmets may not be properly labeled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

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

What to do

BatteryJack will notify owners and provide a full refund, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2016. Owners may contact BatteryJack customer service at 1-815-467-6464.

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.