Tong Ho Hsing Industrial Co. – Helmet may not Protect User from Impact/FMVSS 218

Tong Ho Hsing Industrial Co. (THH) 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.”


Report Received Date 07/08/2016
NHTSA ID 16E060000
Consequence Summary Helmets that do not adequately protect the wearer increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action THH will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet free of charge or they will offer a full refund. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact THH customer service at 1-978-483-8072.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 342
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16E060000)