The Recall Desk
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

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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