The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23E004000·Announced 2023-01-13

Comoto Recalls Bilt Vertex Helmets for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Comoto Holdings is recalling specific Bilt Vertex motorcycle helmets because they may lack proper retention and penetration protection, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (motorcycle helmets) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Comoto Holdings, Inc. is recalling certain Bilt Vertex BLH133, Bilt Vertex Parabola BLH141, and Bilt Vertex Stripes BLH134 helmets in sizes SM, MD, LG, and XL. The recall involves 16,443 units.

The affected helmets may lack retention system integrity and adequate penetration protection. Consequently, these helmets 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.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 1, 2023. Comoto Holdings will provide a credit or replace the helmet free of charge. 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
16,443

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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