The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E008000·Announced 2016-02-04

Helmet City Recalls Model 100 Motorcycle Helmets for Impact Protection Defect

Helmet City is recalling specific Model 100 motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect users' heads in a crash due to non-compliance with federal safety standards.

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 safety-critical product where the defect increases the risk of serious injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Helmet City, Inc. is recalling approximately 900 Model 100 motorcycle helmets in sizes Medium and X-Large, both in Gloss Black. These helmets were manufactured between December 1, 2013, and December 31, 2013.

The affected helmets may not be strong enough to adequately protect a user's head in an impact. Consequently, these helmets fail to comply with the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Wearing a non-compliant helmet increases the risk of serious injury in the event of a crash. Helmet City will notify owners and provide a replacement Model 100 helmet free of charge. Owners can contact Helmet City customer service at 1-888-550-3731 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Helmet City, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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