The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E089000·Announced 2022-10-18

Comoto Recalls Youth Helmets for Inadequate Impact Protection

Comoto is recalling specific Bilt Grommet Youth helmets that may not adequately protect the wearer during a crash.

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 (helmets) that fails to meet federal safety standards, creating a risk of injury during a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Comoto Holdings, Inc. is recalling certain Bilt Grommet Youth and Grommet Bolt Youth helmets with part numbers BLH137 and BLH138 in sizes SY, MY, and LY. The recall involves 2,362 units.

The helmets may not adequately protect 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.

Owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2022. Comoto will replace the helmet with a compliant BILT model helmet, free of charge, or provide credit to replace the helmet. Owners may contact Comoto's customer service at 1-800-292-5343 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Comoto Holdings, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
2,362

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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