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October 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E089000
Helmets May Not Protect From Impact/FMVSS 218
A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E089
Manufacturer Comoto Holdings, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,362
Summary
Comoto Holdings, Inc. (Comoto) is recalling certain Bilt Grommet Youth and Grommet Bolt Youth helmets with part numbers BLH137 and BLH138; in sizes SY, MY, and LY. 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 number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
Remedy
Comoto will replace the helmet with a compliant BILT model helmet, free of charge, or provide credit to replace the helmet. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Comoto’s customer service at 1-800-292-5343.
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.nhtsa.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
The NHTSA Safety Recall numbers are 22E-089..
Dear Cycle Gear I Revzilla / J&P Cycles Customers:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic Safety and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Comoto Holdings, Inc., has decided that certain BILT Grommet motorcycle helmets fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, “Motorcycle helmets.”
Your safety is our biggest concern, and we always strive to ensure that the products we sell exceed the applicable safety standards. We are writing to you today regarding an important product recall issue relating to a small range of helmets sold by us. This recall is being conducted according to rules and procedures of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”). The NHTSA Safety Recall number 22E-089. Please read this communication carefully as it informs you as to what you should do in connection with the recalled helmets.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
Our third-party testing company determined that some of the helmets did not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The helmets may not provide adequate impact protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. For that reason, we are recalling the following helmets:
If you have one of the helmets listed above, then you should stop using that helmet immediately. Also, you should be aware that it is a violation of federal law for you to sell any helmet covered by this recall notice.
WHAT IS CYCLE GEAR / REVZILLA / J&P CYCLES GOING TO DO?
We will provide a credit for the full retail price of the helmet to be used towards a replacement helmet.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
If you currently own a recalled helmet, then you should return your helmet by either:
Calling customer service at 1-888-258-9530 or by visiting helmetrecall.expertinquiry.com to request a return kit.
OR,
Visiting your Cycle Gear retail store and providing them with the helmet as well as certain identifying information.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR A REPLACEMENT HELMET FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you replaced a recalled helmet because of the condition noted above prior to receiving this notice, you may be entitled to reimbursement. Please go to helmetrecall.expertinguiry.com to provide the required information to request reimbursement.
WHAT IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS HELMET?
If you have sold or given away a recalled helmet prior to receiving this notice, then please go to helmetrecall.expertinguiry.com, or call the customer service phone number listed above, and provide information about the person to whom you gave or sold the recalled helmet.
If you feel like we have not remedied this situation without charge, or not within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a written complaint to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.nhtsa.gov.
As we noted at the outset of this Notice, your safety is our biggest concern. We apologize for any inconvenience that this recall may cause.
Very truly yours,
The Comoto Family of companies
Chronology :
05/22 Comoto were notified that the size SY helmet manufactured in 2021 that were tested at ACT Lab USA were found to be noncompliant with FMVSS 218. 06/22 after discussion with the manufacturer, Foshan City Nanhai Manufacturing Co Ltd.
Comoto submitted the MY & LY for compliance testing. ACT reported to COMOTO that these two sizes had also failed the penetration tests.
Comoto quarantined Grommet Youth helmets in inventory and began investigation into the cause of the failures.
Comoto was surprised by the noncompliance because this model helmet passed the FMVSS 218 testing done at ACT Lab China 2017 and 2020.
Comoto reviewed test results for Grommet Youth helmets manufactured in 2017 and 2020 to confirm that all sizes tested by ACT Lab China were found to be compliant with FMVSS 218.
After reviewing the tests, Comoto decided to voluntarily initiate this recall.
2 Affected Products
Equipments
BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
BILT HELMET | GROMMET BOLT YOUTH HELMET | |
BILT HELMET | GROMMET YOUTH HELMET |
4 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22E089-5946.pdf 646.276KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22E089-9114.PDF 213.878KB
Recall 573 Report – October 28, 2022
RCLRPT-22E089-9938.PDF 213.852KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22E089-4872.pdf 311.488KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22E089&docType=RCL
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- Meets or Exceeds FMVSS-218 and DOT Safety Standards
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- Modular Flip-Up Function Anti-Scratch, Anti-Fog and Wide View Clear Visor
- ★Meets or Exceeds FMVSS-218, DOT, and ECE-2205 Safety Standards.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
The NHTSA Safety Recall numbers are 22E-089.. Dear Cycle Gear I Revzilla / J&P Cycles Customers:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic Safety and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Comoto Holdings, Inc., has decided that certain BILT Grommet motorcycle helmets fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, “Motorcycle helmets.” Your safety is our biggest concern, and we always strive to ensure that the products we sell exceed the applicable safety standards. We are writing to you today regarding an important product recall issue relating to a small range of helmets sold by us. This recall is being conducted according to rules and procedures of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”). The NHTSA Safety Recall number 22E-089. Please read this communication carefully as it informs you as to what you should do in connection with the recalled helmets. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? Our third-party testing company determined that some of the helmets did not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The helmets may not provide adequate impact protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. For that reason, we are recalling the following helmets:
• BILT Grommet Helmet- SY, MY and LY
• BILT Grommet Bolt Helmet – SY, MY and LY
If you have one of the helmets listed above, then you should stop using that helmet immediately. Also, you should be aware that it is a violation of federal law for you to sell any helmet covered by this recall notice. WHAT IS CYCLE GEAR / REVZILLA / J&P CYCLES GOING TO DO? We will provide a credit for the full retail price of the helmet to be used towards a replacement
helmet. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
If you currently own a recalled helmet, then you should return your helmet by either: Calling customer service at 1-888-258-9530 or by visiting helmetrecall.expertinquiry.com to request a return kit.
OR,
Visiting your Cycle Gear retail store and providing them with the helmet as well as certain identifying information. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR A REPLACEMENT HELMET FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? If you replaced a recalled helmet because of the condition noted above prior to receiving this notice, you may be entitled to reimbursement. Please go to helmetrecall.expertinguiry.com to provide the required information to request reimbursement. WHAT IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS HELMET? If you have sold or given away a recalled helmet prior to receiving this notice, then please go to helmetrecall.expertinguiry.com, or call the customer service phone number listed above, and provide information about the person to whom you gave or sold the recalled helmet. If you feel like we have not remedied this situation without charge, or not within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a written complaint to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.nhtsa.gov. As we noted at the outset of this Notice, your safety is our biggest concern. We apologize for any inconvenience that this recall may cause.
Very truly yours,
The Comoto Family of companies
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-089
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Comoto Holdings, Inc. OCT 28, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-089 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Comoto Holdings, Inc.
Address : 4020 S 26th St
Philadelphia PA 19112 Company phone : 1-800-292-5343
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,362 Estimated percentage with defect : 5 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : BILT HELMET
BILT GROMMETYOUTH HELMET Part No. : BLH137 Size : SY, MY, LY Function : Head Protection
Descriptive Information : A few helmets failed to comply during DOT testing. Penetration Test Failure.
Potential quantity involved 1,183 Production Dates : NOV 01, 2020 – DEC 31, 2021 Brand / Trade 2 :
Model : BILT HELMET
BILT GROMMET BOLT YOUTH HELMET Part No. : BLH138 Size : SY, MY, LY Function : Head Protection
Descriptive Information : A few helmets failed to comply during DOT testing. Penetration Test Failure.
Potential quantity involved 1,179 Production Dates : NOV 01, 2020 – DEC 31, 2021
Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Penetration test Failure FMVSS 1 : 218 – Motorcycle helmets
FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-089 Page 2 Description of the Safety Risk : Penetration test Failure: Very rare safety risk. There is an increased risk of a rider suffering a head injury if the helmets were to fail
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Foshan City Nanhai Manufacturing Co Ltd Address : Yannan Industrial Area
Longgao Road, Jiujiang Foshan City Foreign States
Country : China Chronology :
05/22 Comoto were notified that the size SY helmet manufactured in 2021 that were tested at ACT Lab USA were found to be noncompliant with FMVSS 218. 06/22 after discussion with the manufacturer, Foshan City Nanhai Manufacturing Co Ltd. Comoto submitted the MY & LY for compliance testing. ACT reported to COMOTO that these two sizes had also failed the penetration tests. Comoto quarantined Grommet Youth helmets in inventory and began investigation into the cause of the failures. Comoto was surprised by the noncompliance because this model helmet passed the FMVSS 218 testing done at ACT Lab China 2017 and 2020. Comoto reviewed test results for Grommet Youth helmets manufactured in 2017 and 2020 to confirm that all sizes tested by ACT Lab China were found to be compliant with FMVSS 218. After reviewing the tests, Comoto decided to voluntarily initiate this recall. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-089
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Will provide owners of the recalled helmets with either. 1) a replacement
BILT model helmet which complies with FMVSS218; or 2) other model helmet of equal or lesser value; or 3) a credit How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Helmets manufactured in the last 3 years N/A Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Please note COMOTO has no dealer network.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 17, 2022 – OCT 17, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 01, 2022 – DEC 15, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-089
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Comoto Holdings, Inc. OCT 18, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-089 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Comoto Holdings, Inc.
Address : 4020 S 26th St
Philadelphia PA 19112 Company phone : 1-800-292-5343
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,362 Estimated percentage with defect : 5 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : BILT HELMET
BILT GROMMETYOUTH HELMET Part No. : BLH137 Size : SY, MY, LY Function : Head Protection
Descriptive Information : A few helmets failed to comply during DOT testing. Penetration Test Failure.
Potential quantity involved 1,183 Production Dates : NOV 01, 2020 – DEC 31, 2021 Brand / Trade 2 :
Model : BILT HELMET
BILT GROMMET BOLT YOUTH HELMET Part No. : BLH138 Size : SY, MY, LY Function : Head Protection
Descriptive Information : A few helmets failed to comply during DOT testing. Penetration Test Failure.
Potential quantity involved 1,179 Production Dates : NOV 01, 2020 – DEC 31, 2021
Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Penetration test Failure FMVSS 1 : 218 – Motorcycle helmets
FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-089 Page 2 Description of the Safety Risk : Penetration test Failure: Very rare safety risk. There is an increased risk of a rider suffering a head injury if the helmets were to fail
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Foshan City Nanhai Manufacturing Co Ltd Address : Yannan Industrial Area
Longgao Road, Jiujiang Foshan City Foreign States
Country : China Chronology :
05/22 Comoto were notified that the size SY helmet manufactured in 2021 that were tested at ACT Lab USA were found to be noncompliant with FMVSS 218. 06/22 after discussion with the manufacturer, Foshan City Nanhai Manufacturing Co Ltd. Comoto submitted the MY & LY for compliance testing. ACT reported to COMOTO that these two sizes had also failed the penetration tests. Comoto quarantined Grommet Youth helmets in inventory and began investigation into the cause of the failures. Comoto was surprised by the noncompliance because this model helmet passed the FMVSS 218 testing done at ACT Lab China 2017 and 2020. Comoto reviewed test results for Grommet Youth helmets manufactured in 2017 and 2020 to confirm that all sizes tested by ACT Lab China were found to be compliant with FMVSS 218. After reviewing the tests, Comoto decided to voluntarily initiate this recall. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-089
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Will provide owners of the recalled helmets with either. 1) a replacement
BILT model helmet which complies with FMVSS218; or 2) other model helmet of equal or lesser value; or 3) a credit with an additional 10% discount; How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Helmets manufactured in the last 3 years N/A Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Please note COMOTO has no dealer network.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 17, 2022 – OCT 17, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 01, 2022 – DEC 15, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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