HCI HCI 115 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HCI 115
Brand
HCI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Helmet City, Inc. is recalling certain HCI 115 equipment due to equipment:motorcycle:helmets issues. If the helmet straps stretch significantly in the event of a crash, the helmet may not remain secured to the user's head increasing their risk of inju.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) is recalling certain model 115 German helmets, size XL, manufactured from April 1, 2014, through April 30, 2014. During a load situation such as during a crash, the straps that secure the affected helmets may stretch excessively. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the helmet straps stretch significantly in the event of a crash, the helmet may not remain secured to the user's head increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
HCI will notify owners and will replace the model 115 helmets with a model 100 helmet, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 115 XL (Apr 2014).
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