The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12E031000·Announced 2012-08-24

Calhome Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Failing Federal Safety Standards

Calhome, Inc. is recalling specific motorcycle helmets that fail to meet federal impact and retention safety standards, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle helmets) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for products that may not adequately protect users in a crash.

Plain-English summary

Calhome, Inc., doing business as T-Motorsports, is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, specifically model HY-803 in size XL. The recall is due to the helmets failing to conform to the impact attenuation, retention, and labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Wearing a noncompliant helmet may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of personal injury. The safety recall began on September 14, 2012.

T-Motorsports will notify owners and repair the helmets free of charge. Owners may contact T-Motorsports at 1-626-388-9898. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Calhome, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
398

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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