The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E060000·Announced 2016-07-08

Tong Ho Hsing Recalls Hawk AP-80 Motorcycle Helmets for Safety Non-Compliance

Tong Ho Hsing is recalling 342 Hawk AP-80 motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect users in a crash, failing to meet 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 risk-of-harm product (motorcycle helmet) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tong Ho Hsing Industrial Co. (THH) is recalling 342 Hawk AP-80 motorcycle helmets, part number T378, size M. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. Consequently, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Helmets that do not adequately protect the wearer increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016.

THH will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet free of charge or offer a full refund. Owners may contact THH customer service at 1-978-483-8072. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Tong Ho Hsing Industrial Co.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
342

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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