NRS is recalling about 3,300 Chaos Side Cut water sports helmets used for activities like rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. The rivets securing the chin strap can fail, which may cause the helmet to fall off during an incident and leave the user's head unprotected. These helmets were sold in yellow, red, blue, and white and were available at stores nationwide, including REI and NRS, between April and July 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using these helmets and return them for a free replacement or a full refund.
If the rivets holding the chin strap fail, the helmet can come off the user's head during a fall or impact, significantly increasing the risk of serious head injury. NRS has received four reports of these rivets failing, though no injuries have been reported yet.
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.
NRS helmet
NRS helmet side view
NRS helmet back view with “BOA” on the dial
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response