NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-08-27 · 14264
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.
Recall
Number
14264
Date
2014-08-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
NRS water sports helmets
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Collinsville Canoe and Kayak Store, NRS, Outdoorplay, REI and other paddlesports equipment stores nationwide and online at nrs.com and aire.com from April 2014 through July 2014 for about $60.
Importer(s)
NRS Inc., of Moscow, Idaho
Country of manufacture
China
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.