November 12, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E076000
Helmets May Not Protect User/FMVSS 218
A helmet that does not stay secured to the head or adequately protect the wearer from an impact increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E076
Manufacturer Matrix Headgear Ltd
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 25
Summary
Matrix Headgear LTD (Matrix) is recalling certain Alpha motorcycle helmets, in all sizes. The helmet retention system may fail, allowing the helmet to separate from the wearer’s head in the event of a crash. Additionally, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
Remedy
Matrix will notify owners and will reimburse the cost of the helmet. The recall began January 8, 2020. Owners may contact Matrix customer service at [email protected].
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 |
| MATRIX HEADGEAR | ALPHA | 03/12/2019 – 04/03/2019 |
9 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-19E076-7971.PDF 213.465KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-19E076-2555.PDF 213.351KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-19E076-9055.PDF 213.341KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19E076-7119.PDF 213.581KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19E076-3972.PDF 213.55KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1
RCLQRT-19E076-5011.PDF 211.124KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19E076-5699.pdf 244.763KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19E076-8079.PDF 213.48KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19E076-9872.PDF 213.351KB
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