The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18E039000·Announced 2018-06-08

Darsan Trading Co. Recalls Specific HCI Motorcycle Helmets for Safety Defect

Darsan Trading Co. is recalling HCI Gloss Black Open Face helmets, model 15, size large, because they may not adequately protect the wearer in a crash.

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 safety standards, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Darsan Trading Co. is recalling certain HCI Gloss Black Open Face helmets, model number 15, in size large. The recall involves 180 units. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Darsan has notified owners and will provide replacement helmets or give the consumer a credit for a replacement helmet, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Helmet City customer service at 1-888-550-3731. 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
Darsan Trading Co.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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