Helmet City, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Helmet City, Inc. in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 18, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 218/INSUFFICIENT STITCHING OF THE EAR FLAP

ALL SIZES OF THE MOTORCYCLE HELMET, MODELS #100 AND #100G, MANUFACTURED BY HELMET CITY (HCI) BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2004, AND APRIL 29, 2005. THESE HELMETS FAIL THE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. THE STITCHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE EAR FLAP IS INSUFFICIENT.

NHTSA ID: 05E034000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 36,855

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE EAR FLAP CAN RIP, LEAVING THE WEARER UNPROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN HEAD INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

HCI WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE HELMETS BY ADDING ADDITIONAL STITCHING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HCI AT 888-550-3731.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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