NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Recalled August 27, 2014 · CPSC recall 14264 · NRS

NRS helmet back view with “BOA” on the dial

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Replace · Refund

Units

About 3,300

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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.

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 [email protected], or online at www.nrs.com and click on "Voluntary Recall" for more information.

Product

NRS water sports helmets

Imported by

NRS Inc., of Moscow, Idaho

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →