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HCI Equipment recall
Recalled September 30, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08E059000 · HCI
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF ONE OF THESE HELMETS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
Units
2,266 units
Description
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."
What to do
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.
Product
HCI 50
Manufacturer(s)
Helmet City, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →