Strategic Sports Recalls Zox Sierra ST-560 Motorcycle Helmets
Strategic Sports is recalling Zox Sierra ST-560 helmets because they may not adequately protect the wearer in a crash. Owners should return the helmet for a full refund.
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 product (motorcycle helmet) that fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of injury from impact penetration, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Strategic Sports, Ltd. is recalling certain Zox Sierra ST-560 motorcycle helmets in sizes XS, S, M, and L. The recall involves 1,956 units. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The defect poses a risk that objects may penetrate the helmet during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the wearer.
The recall began on April 30, 2019. Strategic Sports has notified owners and instructed them to return the helmet for a full refund. Owners may contact Strategic Sports customer service at [email protected] or 1-619-861-8110. Strategic Sports' number for this recall is OA-218-170423. 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
- Strategic Sports, Ltd.
- Affected units
- 1,956
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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