The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E003000·Announced 2021-01-12

Strategic Sports Recalls Simpson Shorty OTW Motorcycle Helmets

Strategic Sports is recalling 3,752 Simpson Shorty OTW helmets that lack proper retention and protection, increasing crash 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 helmets fail to meet federal safety standards for retention and penetration protection, creating a risk of harm in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Strategic Sports, Ltd. is recalling 3,752 Simpson Performance Products Shorty OTW (Over the Wall) motorcycle helmets, part number ST-205. The affected helmets were manufactured between March 1, 2017, and August 11, 2020, and are available in sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL.

The recall is due to the helmets lacking proper retention system integrity, penetration protection, and required labels. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." A helmet that does not provide adequate protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.

The recall began on January 25, 2021. Strategic Sports will notify owners, and dealers will collect the noncompliant helmets and issue a refund. Owners may contact Strategic Sports customer service at 1-619-861-8110 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Strategic Sports, Ltd.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
3,752

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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