Blackbeards Motorcycle Gear is recalling certain HamrHead HM-569 helmets in all sizes XXS through XXL, with a manufacture date of December 2020. The helmet may not adequately protect the wearer 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 number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
Blackbeards Motorcycle Gear – Helmets May Not Protect From Impact/FMVSS 218
| Report Received Date | 09/19/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22E076000 |
| Consequence Summary | A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Blackbeards will provide a full refund of the purchase price. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Blackbeards' customer service at 1-888-878-5281. Blackbeards' number for this recall is HM5691220. |
| Recall Code | HM5691220 |
| Potentially Affected | 522 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22E076000) |
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