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Street & Steel Equipment recall
Recalled August 20, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13E046000 · Street & Steel
Hazard
In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Cycle Gear will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet or reimbursement. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Cycle Gear by calling 1-800-292-5343 or emailing [email protected].
Units
222 units
Description
Cycle Gear is recalling certain Street & Steel brand Big Bore model motorcycle helmets, sizes Extra Small and Small. The helmets were manufactured in December 2012. During testing, some of the affected helmets did not comply with the dwell time requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What to do
Cycle Gear will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet or reimbursement. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Cycle Gear by calling 1-800-292-5343 or emailing [email protected].
Product
Street & Steel BIG BORE HELMET (S) · Street & Steel BIG BORE HELMET (XS)
Manufacturer(s)
Cycle Gear, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →