WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 13152. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact WRSI for a free replacement or full refund.
CPSC recall 13152 has the recall date 26 Mar 2013. The notice names the firm Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI). The recall has about 2,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Head injury. CPSC gives the product type Helmets & Helmet Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | WRSI is aware of 10 incidents of chinstrap failures. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| Description | This recall involves WRSI Moment and Trident models whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets. They have a black chinstrap with a black plastic buckle and were sold in sizes S/M and M/L. "WRSI" is printed under or on top of the helmet's visor. WRSI's "Wave Logo" is visible on the back of the Moment helmet. "WRSI" is printed vertically on the back of the Trident helmet. The part number is printed on the hang tag of both models. Helmets in the following colors or color combinations and sizes, and with the part numbers listed below, are being recalled: ModelColor and SizePart Number Moment(with andwithout vents) Glossy red - S/M 852145003633 and 852145003657 Glossy red - M/L 852145003602 and 852145003619 Matte black - S/M 852145003626 and 852145003640 Matte black - M/L 852145003589 and 852145003596 Trident Black Rasta - M/L 852145003411 Black with pinstripe - S/M 852145003466 Black with pinstripe - M/L 852145003367 Blue/Carbon - S/M 852145003459 Blue/Carbon - M/L 852145003398 Green/Army green - S/M 852145003480 Green/Army green - M/L 852145003381 Green/Carbon - S/M 852145003442 Green/Carbon - M/L 852145003404 Red/Burnt red - S/M 852145003473 Red/Burnt red - M/L 852145003374 |
| Product | Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting Helmets, About 2,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada, Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Sold at | Northwest River Supplies and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.whitewaterhelmet.com from March 2012 through November 2012 for between $140 and $170. |
| Importer | Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI)
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13152. https://recallregister.com/product/1342-wrsi-recalls-kayaking-and-rafting-helmets-due-to-head-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13152 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
WRSI is aware of 10 incidents of chinstrap failures. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Northwest River Supplies and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.whitewaterhelmet.com from March 2012 through November 2012 for between $140 and $170.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13152?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13152?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada