Defect Description For Recall
Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) Is Recalling Certain Model 100 Motorcycle Helmets, Sizes Medium And X-Large, Both In Gloss Black, Manufactured From December 1, 2013, Through December 31, 2013. The Affected Helmets May Not Be Strong Enough To Adequately Protect A User’S Head In An Impact. As Such, These Helmets Fail To Comply With The Impact Attenuation And Penetration Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
Make Of Vehicle
HCI
Model Of Vehicle
100
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E008000
Component Description
Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets
Effect Of Defect
The Wearer Of The Helmet May Not Be Adequately Protected In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Serious Injury.
Fix Defect
HCI Will Notify Owners And Will Provide A Replacement Model 100 Helmet, Free Of Charge. HCI Will Replace The Noncompliant Helmets Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact HCI Customer Service At 1-888-550-3731. HCI’S Number For This Recall Is 100 Xl/M (Dec 2013).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Helmet City, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20131201
End Of Manufacture
20131231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
900
Date Owners Notified
20160219
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Helmet City, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160204
Make Campaign Number
100 XL/M (dec 2013)
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
218