The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19E032000·Announced 2019-04-30

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

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.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
1,956

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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