The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E010000·Announced 2016-02-04

Helmet City Recalls Model 115 Helmets Due to Strap Stretching

Helmet City, Inc. is recalling 270 Model 115 German helmets, size XL, because the straps may stretch excessively during a crash, failing to keep the helmet secured.

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) that fails to meet federal retention standards, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) is recalling certain Model 115 German helmets, size XL, manufactured between April 1, 2014, and April 30, 2014. The recall involves 270 units. The defect involves the straps that secure the helmet, which may stretch excessively during a load situation such as a crash. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with the retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

If the helmet straps stretch significantly in the event of a crash, the helmet may not remain secured to the user's head, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall began on February 19, 2016. HCI will notify owners and replace the affected Model 115 helmets with a Model 100 helmet free of charge. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 115 XL (Apr 2014). 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
Helmet City, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
270

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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