NRS water sports helmets
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. [Learn More]
About 3,300 units were affected by this recall.
NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
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NRS water sports helmets Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 08/27/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1756 |
| Recall Number | 14264 |
| Product Type | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| 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. |
| Injuries | NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 01/09/2015 |
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