NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC recall 14264. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 14264 has the recall date 27 Aug 2014. The notice names the firm NRS. The recall has about 3,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Helmets & Helmet Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,300 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | NRS water sports helmets, About 3,300, Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| 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. |
| Importer | NRS Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,300Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name NRS
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 31 May 2007 | Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard |
| 10 Aug 2006 | Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14264The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14264. https://recallregister.com/product/1756-nrs-recalls-water-sports-helmets-due-to-risk-of-head-injury/. 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 14264 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14264?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14264?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,300