NRS water sports helmets

CPSC Recall #14-264 — August 27, 2014

Recall #14-264 Date: August 27, 2014 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

NRS water sports helmets

Description

The rivets holding the chin strap to the helmet can fail and cause the helmet to fall off, posing a risk of head injury.

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.

Incidents / 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.

Units Affected

About 3,300

Sold At

Collinsville Canoe & 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.

Manufactured In

China