NHTSA recall 08E059000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Sep 30, 20082,266 vehicles affectedHELMET CITY, INC.
The defect
Helmet city IS recalling 2,266 motorcycle helmets, model #50, sizes xs through xxl. these helmets fail to conform to the impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the wearer of one of these helmets may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in personal injury.
The remedy
Helmet city will notify owners an offer a full refund for the noncompliant helmets. the recall began on october 29, 2008. owners may contact helmet city at 1-888-550-3731.