NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-08-27). Hazards: fall, impact injury. About 3,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14264 |
| Published | 2014-08-27 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Products | NRS water sports helmets |
| Firm named in the title | NRS |
| Firms | NRS Inc., of Moscow, Idaho (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,300 |
| Hazard classes | fall, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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
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 injuries
NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported.
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