The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25E040000·Announced 2025-05-26

Micro DOT Recalls Blister and Twister Helmets for Penetration Protection Defect

Micro DOT Helmet Co. is recalling Blister and Twister helmets because they may lack proper penetration protection, increasing injury risk in 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 injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Micro DOT Helmet Co. is recalling certain Blister and Twister original helmets in sizes XXS through XXL. The recall involves approximately 19,000 units. The helmets may lack proper penetration protection, meaning they 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 are reported in the source text.

Owner notification letters were mailed on June 6, 2025. Micro DOT will replace the affected helmets free of charge. Owners may contact Micro DOT customer service at 1-817-478-0497.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Micro DOT Helmet Co.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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