The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10E007000·Announced 2010-03-29

Sterling Tek Recalls Certain Vox 803 Size S Motorcycle Helmets

Sterling Tek is recalling certain Vox 803 Size S motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety standards for penetration resistance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the helmet could be penetrated in a crash, potentially resulting in serious injury, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Sterling Tek, Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about a noncompliance issue affecting certain Vox 803 Size S motorcycle helmets. These specific helmets fail to conform to the penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

In the event of a crash, the noncompliant helmets could be penetrated, which may result in serious injury to the person wearing the helmet. The safety recall began on May 13, 2010.

Sterling Tek will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant helmets. Owners may contact Sterling Tek at 1-877-742-1700. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
STERLING TEK, INC.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
135

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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