# NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
> **CPSC recall** · 2014-08-27 · 14264 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14264
- **Date:** 2014-08-27
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

NRS water sports helmets

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace; Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/NRS-Recalls-Water-Sports-Helmets)
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