NHTSA Campaign 22E076000
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Issued by Blackbeards Motorcycle Gear, Inc. · Reported Sep 19, 2022 · 522 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Blackbeards Motorcycle Gear, Inc. 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."
Consequence
A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMRHEAD | HM-569 | 522 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22E076000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.