LEATHER UP LEATHER UP XELEMENT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
LEATHER UP XELEMENT
Brand
LEATHER UP
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Strategic Sports, Ltd. is recalling certain LEATHER UP XELEMENT equipment due to equipment:motorcycle:helmets issues. An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Strategic Sports, Ltd. (Strategic Sports) is recalling certain Leather Up XElement helmets, part numbers ST-559-12GB and 11FB, in sizes L, XL, and XXL, manufactured June 11, 2013, to August 30, 2013. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user 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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Strategic Sports will notify the owners and provide them with a full refund, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2016. Owners may contact Strategic Sports customer service at 1-619-861-8110.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026