Icaro Helmets -- Wire Loop Problem

AirBorne Australia just put out the following notice with respect to the Icaro helmets they sell:

Wire loop problem with Icaro helmets:

It has been brought to our attention that the wire loops that hold the chin straps on Icaro Microlight helmets can fail.  The failure point has been close to where the wire attached to the helmet.  It can start with a broken strand in the stainless steel wire.

To inspect this you simply remove the inner lining of the helmet and bend the wire to see if any strands are broken. If you find any damage to the wire do not use the helmet.  A broken wire will cause the chin strap to come away and could result in the helmet falling from the head whilst flying.

Regular inspection of the Helmets is required.  Contact the AirBorne factory if any damage is found to the wire.  An update of this bulletin will be posted once Icaro have come up with a fix for the problem.

Most of our customers purchased Lynx helmets. However, if you purchased your Icaro helmet through Precision Windsports and run into this problem, let us know, and we will contact the factory on your behalf.