Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16E008000

ManufacturerHelmet City, Inc.Reported2016-02-04Affected900 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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."

Risk

The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.