The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18E074000·Announced 2018-08-01

H&H Sports Recalls VCAN V531 Motorcycle Helmets Due to Strap Defect

H&H Sports Protection is recalling VCAN V531 motorcycle helmets because the straps may not be properly sewn, potentially failing to stay secured during 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 injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

H&H Sports Protection is recalling certain VCAN V531 motorcycle helmets in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The recall involves 4,314 units that were sold through Amazon. The helmets may have straps that are not properly sewn, which could cause the helmet to fail to stay secured to the rider's head in the event of a crash. Additionally, the labels on these helmets contain an incorrect manufacturer's name. As a result, the helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that does not remain secured to the rider's head will not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on August 7, 2018.

H&H Sports will notify owners and instruct them to return the helmets to Amazon for a complete refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. Owners may also contact Amazon customer service at 1-888-280-4331 or H&H Sports customer service at 1-626-444-0107 or by email at [email protected]. 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
H&H Sports Protection
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
4,314

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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