The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E062000·Announced 2016-07-13

Tegol Outlaw Slim-G Series Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Safety Defects

Tegol is recalling Outlaw Slim-G Series motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect the wearer's head in an impact and may have improper labeling.

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 injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tegol, Inc. is recalling certain Outlaw Slim-G Series motorcycle helmets, part number GLD-12-510-511, in all sizes. The affected helmets were manufactured between March 30, 2013, and June 5, 2013. Approximately 5,292 units are affected by this recall.

The helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. Additionally, the helmets may not be labeled properly. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." Helmets that do not properly protect the wearer's head can increase the risk of injury in a crash, and missing labeling information reduces the user's ability to identify the helmet in the event of a safety recall.

The recall began on July 19, 2016. Tegol will notify owners and offer a full refund on all affected helmets. Owners may contact Tegol customer service at 1-714-496-9988. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Tegol, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
5,292

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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