NHTSA recall 15E062000 · Equipment
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The defect
H&H Sports Protection (H&H) is recalling certain VCAN V528 Milano helmets, sizes XS, S, M, L and XL, manufactured April 1, 2008, to October 9, 2014. The helmet retention systems failed during high temperature testing. Also, the required labeling may not be found on the helmets. As such, these helmets do not meet the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle helmets."
The risk
Failed helmet restraints can increase the risk of serious personal injury to the occupant.
The remedy
These helmets in size XL were originally recalled under campaign 14E-082. On July 15, 2015, H&H expanded the recall to include an additional 5,184 helmets in other sizes. H&H has notified the additional owners, retailers and dealers, and H&H will reimburse the full purchase price for the helmets. The recall began Julne 21, 2015. Owners may contact H&H customer service at 1-858-680-8226 or at OP@HHsportsprotection.com. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14E-082.