The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E032000·Announced 2016-04-08

Soaring Vega CFS Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Soaring Helmet Corporation is recalling Vega CFS helmets that may not adequately protect users in a crash, failing to meet federal safety standards.

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Soaring Helmet Corporation is recalling certain Vega CFS helmets, part number 7590, in all sizes. These helmets were manufactured between April 1, 2011, and April 29, 2011. The recall affects 6,453 units.

The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. Consequently, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Since the helmet purchasers are unknown, a notification was placed on the Vega website on May 4, 2016. Retailers will exchange the helmets for a different Vega helmet or offer a refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Soaring at 1-425-656-0683 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Soaring Helmet Corporation
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
6,453

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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