The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18E082000·Announced 2018-08-14

Akoury Recalls AK88S Motorcycle Helmets for Impact Protection Defect

Akoury is recalling AK88S motorcycle helmets because they may not adequately protect the wearer in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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 for impact protection, creating a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Akoury is recalling certain AK AK88S motorcycle helmets in sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. The recall involves 108 units. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As a result, the 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.

Akoury will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet or a refund, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Akoury customer service at 1-514-824-0666. Akoury's number for this recall is REC2015. 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
Akoury
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
108

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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