**Motorcycle Helmets Recalled**

sprtbkbabe · Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 05:33 PM

Motorcycle helmets recalled, may not protect rider

August 31, 2012 11:53 AM ET

DETROIT (AP) - T-Motorsports is recalling an unknown number of motorcycle helmets because the chin straps can fail and they might not protect a rider's head in a crash.

The Chinese-made helmets failed low-temperature impact tests, and the straps also failed tests, according to documents posted Friday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. The helmets also don't have the required labels saying the month and year they were manufactured.
The documents did not say how many helmets are covered by the recall or if anyone has been hurt because of the problems. They also did not say where the helmets were sold. The affected helmets have the model number HY803 and are extra-large size, the documents said.
Messages were left Friday morning for the company, which is based in Pomona, Calif.
T-Motorsports said in the documents that it will either offer repairs or refunds. It plans to begin notifying customers the week of Sept. 14.
Owners with questions can contact T-Motorsports at (626) 388-9898.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Ghost · Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 05:43 PM

I stopped reading at "Chinese Made" because of the utter shock that they would make an inferior product and still market it...

WolFeYeZ · Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 06:04 PM

They made my hitch carrier... COOL

sprtbkbabe · Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost

I stopped reading at "Chinese Made" because of the utter shock that they would make an inferior product and still market it...

I agree! But, for any cheap dudes (and dudettes) who erroneously thought a Chinese lid was a good bargain for $29.99 ...now's the time to, erm, upgrade

rfranks303 · Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 09:53 PM

I have 3 three of these hanging in my garage. They were the first helmets I wore. They were comfortable and seemed decent quallity, at the time. But then I bought a exo 1000 and won a rf1100. now I know what a helmet should be.

birchyboy · Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 11:04 PM

I wish Shoei would recall the Quest. I hate mine.

asp_125 · Sat Sep 1st, 2012, 10:42 AM

You gotta wonder if they're selling them for $29.95 with markup, what their production costs were. I'd hate to trust my head to $10 worth of materials; DOT rated or not.

ATL · Sat Sep 1st, 2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asp_125

You gotta wonder if they're selling them for $29.95 with markup, what their production costs were. I'd hate to trust my head to $10 worth of materials; DOT rated or not.

Including "R&D".

,
-Chris

Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 05:33 PM	#1
sprtbkbabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Setting off car alarms Posts: 2,198	Motorcycle Helmets Recalled Motorcycle helmets recalled, may not protect rider August 31, 2012 11:53 AM ET DETROIT (AP) - T-Motorsports is recalling an unknown number of motorcycle helmets because the chin straps can fail and they might not protect a rider's head in a crash. The Chinese-made helmets failed low-temperature impact tests, and the straps also failed tests, according to documents posted Friday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. The helmets also don't have the required labels saying the month and year they were manufactured. The documents did not say how many helmets are covered by the recall or if anyone has been hurt because of the problems. They also did not say where the helmets were sold. The affected helmets have the model number HY803 and are extra-large size, the documents said. Messages were left Friday morning for the company, which is based in Pomona, Calif. T-Motorsports said in the documents that it will either offer repairs or refunds. It plans to begin notifying customers the week of Sept. 14. Owners with questions can contact T-Motorsports at (626) 388-9898. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. __________________ "Every Crotch is a Rocket" HDAVE '07 Aprilia RSVR '07 Honda CBR 600RR '12 1875 watt Revlon MRA#522 Runner-Up Ladies of the Rockies 2010 #5 Ladies of the Rockies 2011 #3 Ladies of the Rockies 2012

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Fri Aug 31st, 2012, 09:53 PM	#5
rfranks303 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: behind you! Posts: 468	Re: Motorcycle Helmets Recalled I have 3 three of these hanging in my garage. They were the first helmets I wore. They were comfortable and seemed decent quallity, at the time. But then I bought a exo 1000 and won a rf1100. now I know what a helmet should be. __________________ A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel. A good rider has balance, judgment, and good timing. So does a good lover.

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