The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E068000·Announced 2016-08-05

WSB Recalls WSB777 Half Helmets for Insufficient Crash Protection

WSB Inc is recalling WSB777 half helmets manufactured in May 2015 because they may lack required labeling and fail to provide adequate head protection in a crash.

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 safety-critical product (motorcycle helmet) that fails to meet federal safety standards for crash protection, posing a risk of head injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

WSB Inc is recalling approximately 300 WSB777 half helmets in all sizes. The affected units were manufactured between May 1, 2015, and May 2, 2015. These helmets may be missing or have insufficient labeling and may not be strong enough to protect a user in the event of a crash. Consequently, they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The defect increases the risk of injury to the wearer's head during a crash. Additionally, missing labeling information reduces the user's ability to identify the helmet in the event of a safety recall.

The recall began on September 7, 2016. WSB will notify owners and replace or reimburse them for the helmets free of charge. Owners may contact WSB customer service at 1-855-322-3733. Owners may also contact the NHTSA 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
WSB Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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