The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E080000·Announced 2016-10-25

Ivolution Recalls JX-SKY Helmets Due to Crash Safety Non-Compliance

Ivolution Sports is recalling specific JX-SKY helmets because a metal screw prevents a detachable feature from releasing during a crash, increasing neck injury risk.

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 structural defect in a safety-critical product (helmet) that fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of neck injury in a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ivolution Sports Inc. is recalling certain IV2 JX-SKY 3/4 open face helmets manufactured between October 16, 2015, and November 12, 2015. The recall affects 1,007 units. These helmets feature a detachable Skull Mohawk portion that was incorrectly affixed with a metal screw instead of a plastic screw. This defect prevents the Mohawk from easily detaching in the event of a crash, causing the helmets to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218.

If the Mohawk feature does not detach during a crash, the rider could be at an increased risk of neck injury. The recall began on September 13, 2016.

Ivolution will notify owners and provide a full refund for all returned helmets. Owners may contact Ivolution customer service at 1-951-852-6327. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Ivolution Sports Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
1,007

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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