The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E006000·Announced 2022-02-03

Nexxpro Recalls X.R2 Motorcycle Helmets Due to Impact Protection Defect

Nexxpro is recalling specific X.R2 motorcycle helmets because they may not adequately protect the wearer in a crash. Owners will receive free replacements.

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, creating a risk of head injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nexxpro - Fabrica de Capacetes, S.A. is recalling certain X.R2 motorcycle helmets, part number 01XR22312455100M, in size M. The recall is due to a manufacturing error that may prevent the helmets from adequately protecting the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Nexxpro will notify owners and replace the helmets free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning on June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nexxpro customer service at 1-800-461-1226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Nexxpro - Fabrica de Capacetes, S.A.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
12

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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