HJC Helmet Screws Breaking (common?)

[Magruder13]

So I have been riding for about two months and have been using a HJC CL-15. Last week I noticed that one of the screws fell out. So when I went home I tried to snug up the rest and when doing so, I snapped one. Then I just finger tightened the rest of them to make sure I didn't snap any more. Well while I was out the other day I lifted up my mask and since once side was missing a screw (lost) the other screw couldn't handle the pressure and snapped. Since then I am left with one screw holding on one side and the other floating free. So for the time being I just ride without a mask and wear some glasses.

Is this common? Should I complain to HJC? How/where should I get new screws? I feel like this is a major design flaw. They come out so easily and you can't tighten them.

[soulpatch]

I have never had any issues with my or my wife's HJC. Never heard of it before either.

[Slofuze]

That's a new one to me. I've never had a problem with my HJC, but you might want to go back to where you bought it and see if they can help.

[hardlydangerous]

I have a CL-15 mutant for my kid... no issues.
good helmet

[subforry]

No problems with screws on my HJC CL-16. I got it new about 2 months ago.

I you got it from a shop then take it back and see if they can fix/replace it. If you got on-line then contact them.

These helmets are mass-produced and some come off the line bad. My wife Scorpion EXO had problems with it screws (which I understand is uncommon).

[JayBell]

So I have been riding for about two months and have been using a HJC CL-15. Last week I noticed that one of the screws fell out. So when I went home I tried to snug up the rest and when doing so, I snapped one. Then I just finger tightened the rest of them to make sure I didn't snap any more. Well while I was out the other day I lifted up my mask and since once side was missing a screw (lost) the other screw couldn't handle the pressure and snapped. Since then I am left with one screw holding on one side and the other floating free. So for the time being I just ride without a mask and wear some glasses.

Is this common? Should I complain to HJC? How/where should I get new screws? I feel like this is a major design flaw. They come out so easily and you can't tighten them.

contact HJC.

[scottynoface]

Definitely contact the manufacturer, when did you buy the helmet?

[Wild-Bill]

Swing by your local bike shop. They'll usually have a box of random helmet parts and may have a couple replacement screws for you.