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NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Name: NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Brand: NRS
SKU: CPSC-14264
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 27, 2014Recall ID: 14264Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

NRS water sports helmets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/NRS-Recalls-Water-Sports-Helmets
Title	NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14264.NRSHelmet1frontLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	NRS helmet
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14264.NRSHelmet2sideLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	NRS helmet side view
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14264.NRSHelmet3LARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	NRS helmet back view with “BOA” on the dial
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	NRS water sports helmets
Products › Type	Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Products › Category I D	1995
Products › Number Of Units	About 3,300
Recall I D	1756
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	NRS Inc., of Moscow, Idaho
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2014-08-27T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	14264
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Refund
Consumer 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 service@nrs.com, or online at www.nrs.com and click on "Voluntary Recall" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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