The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19E076000·Announced 2019-11-12

Matrix Alpha Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Retention System Failure

Matrix Headgear is recalling Alpha motorcycle helmets because the retention system may fail, allowing the helmet to separate from the head during 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 product (motorcycle helmet) that fails to comply with federal safety standards and poses a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Matrix Headgear Ltd is recalling certain Alpha motorcycle helmets in all sizes. The recall involves 25 units.

The helmet retention system may fail, allowing the helmet to separate from the wearer's head in the event of a crash. Additionally, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that does not stay secured to the head or adequately protect the wearer from an impact increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Matrix will notify owners and will reimburse the cost of the helmet. The recall began January 8, 2020. Owners may contact Matrix customer service at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Matrix Headgear Ltd
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
25

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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