The helmets may not be strong enough to protect a user's head
of ConsumerAffairs
Helmet City (HCI) is recalling 900 model 100 motorcycle helmets, sizes Medium and X-Large, both in Gloss Black, manufactured from December 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013.
The helmets may not be strong enough to give adequate protection to a user's head in an impact. As such, they helmets fail to comply with the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The wearer of the helmet may not be protected adequately in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.
What to do
HCI will notify owners and provide a replacement model 100 helmet, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 100 XL/M (dec 2013).