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HighNHTSA·22E044000·Announced 2022-05-26

Milwaukee Performance Helmets Recalled for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Milwaukee Performance Helmets is recalling specific models that fail to meet federal safety standards due to potential defects in retention, protection, and labeling.

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 risk-of-harm product (helmets failing FMVSS 218) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Milwaukee Performance Helmets is recalling certain size large model MPH9720DOT and size small model MPH9721DOT helmets. The recall affects 340 units. These helmets may lack proper retention system integrity, penetration protection, and labels, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that does not provide adequate protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Owner notification letters were mailed on June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Milwaukee Helmets customer service at 1-800-990-7423 or [email protected] to receive a refund of the purchase price. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS recall
Manufacturer
Milwaukee Performance Helmets
Category
Consumer Product — Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
340

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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