The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E026000·Announced 2015-03-31

Buy4easy Recalls TMS JX-A5005 Motorcycle Helmets for Safety Standard Failures

Buy4easy is recalling TMS JX-A5005 full-face helmets because they failed penetration tests and do not meet DOT regulations.

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 helmets fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, posing a risk of harm in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Buy4easy Inc is recalling approximately 12,181 TMS JX-A5005 full-face motorcycle helmets with visors. The affected helmets are sizes S, M, L, and XL, and were manufactured between April 1, 2012, and July 15, 2013.

The recall is being conducted because the helmets failed the penetration test and their labels do not meet Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Consequently, these helmets fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The defect means that the wearer may not be properly protected in the event of a vehicle crash. Buy4easy will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Buy4easy customer service at 1-626-388-9898 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Buy4easy Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
12,181

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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