Hamrhead HM-569: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 22E076000 · 522 units potentially affected · filed Sep 19, 2022
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."
Why it matters
A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E076000
- Manufacturer no.
- HM5691220
- Manufacturer
- Blackbeards Motorcycle Gear, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
- Units affected
- 522
- Report received
- Sep 19, 2022
- Owner letters
- Nov 1, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Hamrhead HM-569 9999