The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14E043000·Announced 2014-07-18

Helmet City Recalls 1,755 Non-Compliant Motorcycle Helmets

Helmet City is recalling 1,755 Model 100 motorcycle helmets that fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing the risk of head injury in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 the defect increases the risk of head injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Helmet City, Inc. is recalling 1,755 Model 100 motorcycle helmets in sizes L, XL, and XXL. These helmets were manufactured in August 2012 and fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, which governs motorcycle helmet safety.

The defect presents a safety risk because the helmets do not meet federal requirements. In the event of a crash, riders wearing these non-compliant helmets may be at an increased risk of sustaining a head injury.

The recall began on September 24, 2014. Helmet City will notify owners, and distributors will replace the affected helmets with new units bearing a 2014 production date at no charge. Owners can contact Helmet City customer service at 1-888-550-3731 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Helmet City, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
1,755

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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