Motorcycle Helmets may not Protect User/FMVSS 218 – WSB SC101 Half-Helmets

January 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E004000

Motorcycle Helmets may not Protect User/FMVSS 218

Helmets that do properly protect the wearer’s head can increase the risk of injury to the wearer in the event of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E004

Manufacturer WSB Inc

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,567

 

Summary

WSB Inc (WSB) is recalling certain SC101 half-helmets, in all sizes, manufactured January 1, 2018 to January 31, 2018. The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer’s head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”

 

Remedy

WSB will notify owners and replace the helmets or refund the owners, free of charge. Owners may contact WSB customer service at 1-855-322-3733.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 


1 Affected Product

Equipment

BRAND PART NO. PRODUCTION DATES
WSB SC101 HELMET 01/01/2018 – 01/31/2018

 


3 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19E004-2363.PDF 212.538KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19E004-5352.pdf 245.193KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-19E004-7605.PDF 212.538KB

 


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