Cycle Gear Recalls Certain Street & Steel and Anarchy Motorcycle Helmets
Cycle Gear is recalling specific Street & Steel Brotherhood and Anarchy motorcycle helmets that may not meet federal safety standards for impact protection.
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 helmets) where the defect increases the risk of personal injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Cycle Gear, Inc. is recalling certain Street & Steel Brotherhood and Anarchy model motorcycle helmets manufactured between February 1, 2014, and February 28, 2014. The affected helmets have part number ST-222 and are available in extra small, small, and medium sizes.
The recall is issued because these helmets may not meet the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218. In the event of a crash, the helmets may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Owners should contact Cycle Gear customer service at 1-800-292-5343 to arrange for a free replacement. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
- Manufacturer
- Cycle Gear, Inc.
- Affected units
- 246
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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