That was exactly my point! He was the one ruminating about the fact that the new helmet he bought with the DOT sticker looks just like the helmet that was recalled because the manufacturer could not get it certified. I wear the smallest helmet I can find w/ a DOT sticker. That is only because the cops are cranking down in my area. I used to wear a novelty and when in states that don't require it, the helmet goes in the saddlebag. Ya pay your money and ya takes yer chances!
I know this isn't helping the progression of this thread, but is anyone interested in selling their non-DOT compliant Outlaw helmet? Preferably the carbon fiber looking one? Since they are no longer DOT approved, no one stocks them!
Go on ebay and search Outlaw helmet. They are there and still DOT approved.