Tong Ho Hsing Industrial Co. is recalling certain Hawk AP-80 motorcycle helmets, part number T378, size M. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
CONSEQUENCE:
Helmets that do not adequately protect the wearer increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
REMEDY:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin in August 2016. Owners may contact Tong Ho Hsing Industrial customer service at 1-978-483-8072.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-16E060-8451
NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE PART 573 FMVSS 218 PDF: RCLRPT-16E060-9387
MANUFACTURERS NOTICE TO DEALERS/CONSUMERS: RCMN-16E060-0740
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E060000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 342
Equipment Brand Name Part No. or Model No. Production Dates
- HAWK AP-80 HELMET N/A
