NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recall 14264 · Aug 27, 2014 · Nrs
3,300
units affected
3,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14264
- Date
- Aug 27, 2014
- Company
- Nrs
- Units affected
- 3,300
- Product
- NRS water sports helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nrs water sports helmets?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.