Zox Nano Helmet Recalled for Failure to Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

Report Receipt Date: March 13, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17E016000
Component(s): Equipment
Potential Number of Units Affected: 828
Manufacturer: Strategic Sports, Ltd.

THE RECALL: Strategic Sports, Ltd. (Strategic Sports) is recalling certain Zox Nano helmets sizes XL through XXXXXL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a secondary 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 COULD HAPPEN: In the event of a crash where the rider hits the helmet twice in the same spot, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of injury.

THE FIX: Strategic Sports will notify owners and refund the purchase price of the helmets. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2017. Owners may contact Strategic Sports at helmet.recall.info@gmail.com

MORE RECALL INFORMATION: 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 safercar.gov.