Ride Eazy Dot Sleek recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 8, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Silverstone Associates LLC recalls Ride Eazy Dot Sleek

Recall number

18E103000

Brand / firm

Ride Eazy

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,100 units

Why it was recalled

A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Silverstone Associates LLC (Silverstone) is recalling certain Ride Eazy DOT Sleek helmets, sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle 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

Silverstone will notify owners, and provide replacement helmets, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Silverstone customer service at 1-410-696-7180.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.