NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Micro DOT Helmet Co. - Helmets May Not Adequately Protect User/FMVSS 218
Published: May 26, 2025Recall ID: 25E040000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A helmet that does not provide adequate protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Micro DOT Helmet Co. (Micro DOT) is recalling certain Blister and Twister original helmets, sizes XXS - XXL. The helmets may lack proper penetration protection. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Affected Products
Helmets May Not Adequately Protect User/FMVSS 218
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Helmets May Not Adequately Protect User/FMVSS 218 |
| Nhtsa id | 25E040000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E040000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Micro DOT Helmet Co. |
| Defect summary | Micro DOT Helmet Co. (Micro DOT) is recalling certain Blister and Twister original helmets, sizes XXS - XXL. The helmets may lack proper penetration protection. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." |
| Completion rate | 1.57 |
| Corrective action | Micro DOT will replace the helmets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Micro DOT customer service at 1-817-478-0497. |
| Consequence summary | A helmet that does not provide adequate protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 19000 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |