The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E015000·Announced 2017-03-12

Tegol Outlaw V-5 Series Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Safety Non-Compliance

Tegol is recalling Outlaw V-5 Series helmets because they may not adequately protect the wearer or stay secured during 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, posing a 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 V-5 Series motorcycle helmets in all sizes. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets may not stay secured to the head during a crash. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that fails to meet safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall affects 11,487 units.

Tegol will notify owners and refund the price of the helmet free of charge. The recall began in March 2017. Owners may contact Tegol customer service at 1-866-371-0281 or by email at [email protected]. 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
Tegol, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
11,487

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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