The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19E019000·Announced 2019-03-03

Ivolution Recalls IV2 HY808 Motorcycle Helmets for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Ivolution Sports is recalling IV2 HY808 motorcycle helmets because they may not adequately protect wearers during a crash, failing to meet federal safety standards.

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 risk-of-harm product (motorcycle helmet) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ivolution Sports, Inc. is recalling certain IV2 HY808 motorcycle helmets, part number Hy808, in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The recall involves 4,761 units.

The helmets are being recalled because they may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Consequently, 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. Ivolution will notify owners and provide a full refund for the helmets. Owners may contact Ivolution's customer service at 1-951-852-6327. Ivolution's number for this recall is HY808. 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 recall
Manufacturer
Ivolution Sports Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
4,761

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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