Darsan Trading Co. , dba as Helmet City, is recalling certain HCI 100 matt black motorcycle helmets
— Recall Campaign #19E048000
Darsan Trading Co. (Darsan), dba as Helmet City, is recalling certain HCI 100 matt black motorcycle helmets in size XL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets do not list the month and year of manufacturer. As such, these equipment fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 450 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19E048000
| Manufacturer: | Helmet City, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 23, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19E048000 |
| Units affected: | 450 |
- Description:
- Darsan Trading Co. (Darsan), dba as Helmet City, is recalling certain HCI 100 matt black motorcycle helmets in size XL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets do not list the month and year of manufacturer. As such, these equipment fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
- Consequeces:
- A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- HCI will notify owners, and will provide replacement helmets or give the consumer a credit for a replacement helmet, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2019. Owners may contact Helmet City customer service at 1-888-550-3731.
- Notes:
- 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.