HCI HCI 100 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HCI 100
Brand
HCI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Helmet City, Inc. is recalling certain HCI 100 equipment due to equipment:motorcycle:helmets issues. The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) is recalling certain model 100 motorcycle helmets, sizes Medium and X-Large, both in Gloss Black, manufactured from December 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. The affected helmets may not be strong enough to adequately protect a user's head in an impact. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
HCI will notify owners and will provide a replacement model 100 helmet, free of charge. HCI will replace the noncompliant helmets free of charge. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 100 XL/M (dec 2013).
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026