Recalls / 2014-08-27

NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

14264 · Recalled 2014-08-27 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves NRS "Chaos Side Cut" helmets used for water sports, including rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddling and canoeing. The helmet's hard shell is available in yellow, red, blue or white. "NRS" is printed on the front and back of the helmet. The recalled helmets have a black "Boa" dial-fit retention harness inside at the back of the helmet. "Boa" is printed on the dial. "Chaos" and PO#39225 are printed on a white sticker inside of the helmet. Helmets with an "Inspected" sticker inside the shell under the Boa dial are not included in this recall.

Hazards

The rivets holding the chin strap to the helmet can fail and cause the helmet to fall off in an incident, posing a risk of head injury.

Reported injuries

NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to the place where purchased or NRS for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
NRS water sports helmets		About 3,300

Parties

Importer: NRS Inc., of Moscow, Idaho
Made in: China
Sold at: Collinsville Canoe, Kayak Store, NRS, Outdoorplay, REI, other paddlesports equipment, online at nrs.com, aire.com

Consumer contact

NRS at (800) 635-5202 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, email service@nrs.com, or online at www.nrs.com and click on "Voluntary Recall" for more information.

More images

NRS helmet back view with “BOA” on the dial

Source: CPSC recall 14264. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.