The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12E040000·Announced 2012-10-11

Daytona DC1 Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Impact Safety Noncompliance

Daytona Helmets International is recalling 796 DC1 motorcycle helmets due to improper fiberglass construction that fails federal safety standards.

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 safety-critical product (motorcycle helmet) that fails to meet federal impact and penetration standards, creating a risk of personal injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daytona Helmets International is recalling 796 units of the DC1 model motorcycle helmets, available in sizes XS through 2XL. These helmets were manufactured in October 2010. The recall is necessary because the helmets feature improper fiberglass construction, causing them to fail to conform to the impact and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Wearing a noncompliant helmet may leave the user inadequately protected in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of personal injury. The safety recall began on December 6, 2012.

Owners should contact Daytona Helmets International at 1-386-255-3505 to arrange for the helmets to be replaced or modified free of charge. 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 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Daytona Helmets International
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
796

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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