The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18E030000·Announced 2018-05-02

Ivolution Recalls IV2 HY-811 Motorcycle Helmets for Vision Blockage

Ivolution Sports Inc. is recalling IV2 HY-811 motorcycle helmets because they may block peripheral vision, increasing crash 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 risk-of-harm product (motorcycle helmet) where the defect increases crash risk, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ivolution Sports Inc. is recalling certain IV2 HY-811 motorcycle helmets in all sizes. The recall is due to a defect where the helmets may block a portion of the rider's peripheral vision. This design issue causes the helmets to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The reduced peripheral vision may increase the risk of a crash for the rider. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be notified by Ivolution and provided with a prepaid return shipping label to return the helmet for a full refund. Owners may also contact Ivolution customer service at 1-951-852-6327 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Ivolution Sports Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
3,803

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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