The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E064000·Announced 2017-10-24

Silverstone Ride Eazy Trimless Helmets Recalled for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Silverstone is recalling Ride Eazy Trimless helmets in sizes S through XXL because they may not adequately protect wearers 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 safety-critical product (motorcycle helmet) that fails to meet federal safety standards, creating a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Silverstone Associates LLC is recalling certain Ride Eazy Trimless helmets in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The company is recalling these units because they may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that fails to meet these safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall affects 620 units.

Silverstone will notify owners and provide a replacement half helmet free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Silverstone customer service at 1-410-696-7180. 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
Silverstone Associates LLC
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
620

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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