The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18E020000·Announced 2018-04-04

Badass Helmet Company Recalls Metalhead 2.5 Motorcycle Helmets for Safety Defect

Badass Helmet Company is recalling Metalhead 2.5 helmets because they may not adequately protect wearers in a crash, failing 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, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Badass Helmet Company is recalling certain Metalhead 2.5 motorcycle helmets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that these helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As a result, the helmets fail to comply with 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 source text does not specify the number of affected units, specific lot numbers, or the geographic distribution of the product.

Badass Helmet will notify owners and issue a full refund. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Badass Helmet customer service at 1-866-334-3563. 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
Badass Helmet Company
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
64

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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