Recall 12E031000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 12E031000 · announced August 24, 2012 · Tms (t-motorsports) · 398 units affected

The problem

Calhome Inc., dba T-Motorsports, is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model HY-803 size XL, for failing to conform to the impact attenuation, retention, and labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What to do

T-Motorsports will notify owners and repair the helmets free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact T-Motorsports at 1-626-388-9898.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.