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CPSC recall · Reported March 26, 2013

WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

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

Recall #
13152
Affected scope
About 2,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves WRSI Moment and Trident models whitewater kayaking and rafting helme….

WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 26, 2013. Reason: The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact WRSI for a free replaceme…. Verify recall #13152 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users..

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March 26, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13152 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 13152
Date reported March 26, 2013
Date initiated March 26, 2013
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 2,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

  • Check the recall number (13152) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Units affected: About 2,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact WRSI for a free replacement or full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 26, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13152.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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