The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E025000·Announced 2013-05-14

KBC Recalls Harley-Davidson Hybrid C/C Half Motorcycle Helmets for Safety Failures

KBC America is recalling specific Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmets that failed federal safety tests for impact and penetration protection.

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 helmet) where the defect increases the risk of personal injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

KBC America, Inc. is recalling certain Harley-Davidson Hybrid C/C Half Motorcycle Helmets in sizes L, XL, and XXL that were manufactured in March 2011. The recall affects 456 units.

During testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation and penetration 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, increasing the risk of personal injury.

The recall began on June 5, 2013. Owners will be offered a full refund. Customers may contact Harley-Davidson Motor Company at 1-800-258-2464 or KBC at 1-818-526-7771. 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
KBC America, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
456

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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