CPSC2014-08-27
NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
NRS Inc., of Moscow, Idaho
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 3,300
Injuries reported
NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
NRS water sports helmets
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/NRS-Recalls-Water-Sports-HelmetsDon't want to check this manually?
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