Recall 15E027000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 15E027000 · announced April 1, 2015 · Tms · 7,392 units affected

The problem

Buy4easy Inc. (Buy4easy) is recalling certain TMS HY-809 motorcycle half-helmets, sizes S, M, L, anf XL, manufactured March 20, 2012, to October 31, 2012. The affected motorcycle helmets may insufficiently dampen impacts. Additionally, the helmets may be missing, or have incomplete, manufacturing dates and instructions to the purchaser. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 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

Buy4easy will notify owners and will offered a full refund. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Buy4easy customer service 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.