The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14E082000·Announced 2014-12-08

H&H Sports Protection Recalls VCAN V528 Motorcycle Helmets for Retention Failure

H&H Sports Protection is recalling 1,172 VCAN V528 motorcycle helmets because the retention systems failed high-temperature testing and required labeling is missing.

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) where the defect (retention system failure) poses a risk of serious personal injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

H&H Sports Protection is recalling 1,172 VCAN V528 motorcycle helmets, size XL, manufactured between April 1, 2008, and October 9, 2014. The recall was initiated because the helmet retention systems failed during high-temperature testing. Additionally, the helmets may lack required labeling, meaning they do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218 for motorcycle helmets.

The defective retention systems can increase the risk of serious personal injury to the occupant. The recall began on February 20, 2015.

H&H will notify affected owners, retailers, and dealers. The company will reimburse the full purchase price for the affected helmets. Owners may contact H&H customer service at 1-858-680-8226 or via email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
H&H Sports Protection
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
1,172

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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