The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13152·Announced 2013-03-26

WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Chinstrap Failure

WRSI is recalling about 2,200 whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets because the chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (helmets) where the chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI), is recalling WRSI Moment and Trident models of whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets. The recall involves helmets with a black chinstrap and black plastic buckle sold in sizes S/M and M/L. The affected units were sold in the United States and Canada from March 2012 through November 2012 for between $140 and $170.

The recall is being conducted because the chinstrap buckle can fail, which poses a head injury hazard to users. WRSI is aware of 10 incidents of chinstrap failures, but no injuries have been reported. The helmets were sold at Northwest River Supplies, sporting goods stores nationwide, and online at www.whitewaterhelmet.com.

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact WRSI for a free replacement or full refund. The company can be reached toll-free at (888) 441-1041 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.whitewaterhelmet.com.

The recalled product

Product
Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting Helmets
Manufacturer
Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI), of Park City, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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