The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12E024000·Announced 2012-06-27

Super Seer Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Super Seer is recalling specific extra-large motorcycle helmets that fail to meet federal safety standards for penetration and retention.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that the defect may result in injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Super Seer Corporation is recalling certain extra-large size motorcycle helmets, including models S1602, S1602V, S1608, and S1608V. The recall affects 186 units that fail to conform to the penetration and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

In the event of a crash, the wearer of these non-compliant helmets may not be adequately protected, which could result in injury or death. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012.

Super Seer will notify owners and replace the noncompliant helmets free of charge. Owners may contact Super Seer customer service at 1-303-674-6663 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
SUPER SEER CORPORATION
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
186

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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