WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets

Following is the official release from the CPSC.gov

WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: March 26, 2013

Recall number: 13-152

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting Helmets

Hazard:

The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users.

Consumer Contact:

WRSI; toll-free at (888) 441-1041, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email buckle@whitewaterhelmet.com, or online at www.whitewaterhelmets.com and click on “Safety Alert” at the center of the home page for more information.

Recall Details

Units:

About 2,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada

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:

Model

Color and Size

Part Number

Moment
(with and
without 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

Incidents/Injuries:

WRSI is aware of 10 incidents of chinstrap failures. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact WRSI for a free replacement or full refund.

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), of Park City, Utah.

Manufactured in:

China