The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12E042000·Announced 2012-10-12

Biltwell El Fuerte Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Biltwell Inc. is recalling El Fuerte motorcycle helmets manufactured in July 2012 because they fail to meet federal impact attenuation and labeling requirements.

What this means for you

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 (motorcycle helmet) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Biltwell Inc. is recalling specific El Fuerte motorcycle helmets, including sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL, that were manufactured in July 2012. The recall affects approximately 3,480 units. These helmets are being recalled because they fail to conform to the impact attenuation and labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The defect poses a safety risk because wearing a noncompliant helmet may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury. No specific injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Biltwell will notify owners and repurchase the helmets, including return shipping costs. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Biltwell at 1-951-699-1500 ext 803 or send an email to [email protected]. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Biltwell Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
3,480

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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