The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18E103000·Announced 2018-11-08

Silverstone Ride Eazy DOT Sleek Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Safety Defect

Silverstone is recalling Ride Eazy DOT Sleek helmets because they may not adequately protect wearers in a crash, increasing injury risk.

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

Silverstone Associates LLC is recalling certain Ride Eazy DOT Sleek motorcycle helmets in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The company is recalling approximately 5,100 units because 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 does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Silverstone will notify owners and provide replacement helmets free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2019. 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 visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Silverstone Associates LLC
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
5,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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