The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E003000·Announced 2023-01-13

Comoto Holdings Recalls Bilt Route Helmets for Penetration Protection Defect

Comoto Holdings is recalling specific Bilt Route motorcycle helmets because they may lack adequate penetration protection, increasing injury risk during crashes.

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 for 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

Comoto Holdings, Inc. is recalling certain Bilt Route BLH100, Bilt Route Retro Womens BLH118, and Bilt Route Journey BLH109 helmets in sizes MD, XL, and XXL. The recall affects approximately 18,980 units.

The helmets may lack adequate penetration protection, 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.

Dealers will provide a credit or replace the helmets free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Comoto Holdings' customer service at 1-888-258-9530 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
18,980

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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