Stealth Phantom 8300 — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets
Published April 8, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 8, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16E033000, published April 8, 2016. Recalling firm: Soaring Helmet Corporation; Stealth Phantom 8300 — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets.
What's the hazard
Soaring Helmet Corporation (Soaring) is recalling certain Stealth Phantom helmets, part numbers 8300 and 8351, in sizes extra small through XXL, in all sizes and graphics, manufactured April 1, 2013, to December 30, 2014. The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer from penetration injuries in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What to do
Since the helmet purchasers are unknown, a notification was placed on the Stealth website on May 4, 2016. Retailers will exchange the helmets for a different Stealth helmet or offer a refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Soaring at 1-425-656-0683.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STEALTH
- Model
- PHANTOM 8300
- Manufacturer
- Soaring Helmet Corporation
- Lot
- STEALTH PHANTOM 8300 | STEALTH PHANTOM 8351
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Stealth Phantom 8300 — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E033000 on April 8, 2016. Reported hazard: Soaring Helmet Corporation (Soaring) is recalling certain Stealth Phantom helmets, part numbers 8300 and 8351, in sizes extra small through XXL, in all sizes and graphics, manufactured April 1, 2013, to December 30, 2014. The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer from penetration injuries in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What should I do if I have this product?
Since the helmet purchasers are unknown, a notification was placed on the Stealth website on May 4, 2016. Retailers will exchange the helmets for a different Stealth helmet or offer a refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Soaring at 1-425-656-0683.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STEALTH. Model: PHANTOM 8300.