The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17E050000·Announced 2017-09-07

J-Tech Recalls Icon Alliance Motorcycle Helmets Due to Chin Strap Defect

J-Tech is recalling specific Icon Alliance motorcycle helmets because faulty stitching may allow the chin strap to separate, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 (motorcycle helmet) where a defect could lead to significant injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

J-Tech Corporation is recalling certain Icon Alliance Dark, Alliance GT Rubatone, and Alliance GT Horror motorcycle helmets. The affected helmets are available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. The recall involves approximately 5,068 units.

The defect involves faulty stitching on the webbing, which may allow the D-rings to separate from the chin strap. In the event of a crash, the helmet may not stay secured to the rider's head, increasing the risk of injury.

J-Tech will notify owners and provide replacement helmets free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners should contact Parts Unlimited at 1-800-369-1000 or by email at [email protected] for information on returning the helmet for a replacement. 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
J-Tech Corporation
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
5,068

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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