WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Recall 13152 · Mar 26, 2013 · Wrsi
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13152
- Date
- Mar 26, 2013
- Company
- Wrsi
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting Helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves WRSI Moment and Trident models whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets. They have a black chinstrap with a black plastic buckle and were sold in sizes S/M and M/L. "WRSI" is printed under or on top of the helmet's visor. WRSI's "Wave Logo" is visible on the back of the Moment helmet. "WRSI" is printed vertically on the back of the Trident helmet. The part number is printed on the hang tag of both models. Helmets in the following colors or color combinations and sizes, and with the part numbers listed below, are being recalled: ModelColor and SizePart Number Moment(with andwithout vents) Glossy red - S/M 852145003633 and 852145003657 Glossy red - M/L 852145003602 and 852145003619 Matte black - S/M 852145003626 and 852145003640 Matte black - M/L 852145003589 and 852145003596 Trident Black Rasta - M/L 852145003411 Black with pinstripe - S/M 852145003466 Black with pinstripe - M/L 852145003367 Blue/Carbon - S/M 852145003459 Blue/Carbon - M/L 852145003398 Green/Army green - S/M 852145003480 Green/Army green - M/L 852145003381 Green/Carbon - S/M 852145003442 Green/Carbon - M/L 852145003404 Red/Burnt red - S/M 852145003473 Red/Burnt red - M/L 852145003374
What can happen
The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact WRSI for a free replacement or full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- WRSI is aware of 10 incidents of chinstrap failures. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Northwest River Supplies and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.whitewaterhelmet.com from March 2012 through November 2012 for between $140 and $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets?
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact WRSI for a free replacement or full refund.
What is the hazard?
The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users.
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.