The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18E005000·Announced 2018-01-24

Fuel Helmets Recalling Specific Models Due to Strap Failure Risk

Fuel Helmets is recalling specific models because the securing strap may fail in extreme temperatures, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 component (helmet strap) that may fail, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Fuel Helmets is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, including models SH-HHFL64, SH-HHGL1, SH-HHFL65, SH-HHGL15, SH-HHGL16, SH-HHFL66, SH-HHFL67, and SH-HHGL17 in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The recall involves approximately 15,003 units.

The defect involves the strap that secures the helmet to the rider's head, which may fail in low or high temperatures. This failure causes the helmets to not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218. If the strap fails during a crash, the rider has an increased risk of injury.

The recall began on July 7, 2018. Fuel will replace the affected helmets free of charge. Owners may contact Fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Fuel Helmets
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
15,003

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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