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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-03-26

WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Is my product affected?

Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting Helmets

  • Brand Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI), of Park City, Utah

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

WRSI is recalling Moment and Trident model whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets because the chinstrap buckle can fail, creating a head injury hazard. The recalled helmets have a black chinstrap with a black plastic buckle and were sold in sizes S/M and M/L. They can be identified by "WRSI" printed under or on the visor, with the Moment model featuring a Wave Logo on the back and the Trident model having "WRSI" printed vertically on the back. Specific color combinations and part numbers are listed in the recall details.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own these helmets should stop using them immediately and contact WRSI for a free replacement or full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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