NRS water sports helmets
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.
- Fall
- About 3,300 units
- 4 reports
- Replacement or Refund
Brand
NRS recalls
3 official CPSC notices naming NRS, 2006–2014, across sports & outdoors.
NRS recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 3
- units recalled, at least
- 5,000
- incident reports
- 9
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Helmets (1)
- Hazards identified
- Drowning, Fall
- Categories
- Sports & Outdoors
- Latest notice
- August 27, 2014
- Earliest notice
- August 10, 2006
NRS helmet recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a helmet.
Other NRS recalls
NRS notices outside the product types above.
NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
- Drowning
- About 1,000 units
- 5 reports
NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards
The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should read: "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water"
- About 700 units
- No incidents reported
NRS recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
NRS recall questions
How many NRS recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 3 recall notices naming NRS consumer products between 2006 and 2014, covering at least 5,000 units.
Has NRS had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming NRS consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced August 27, 2014 (CPSC 14-264).
What products has NRS recalled?
Helmets (1) and 2 other notices.
What is the largest NRS recall?
“NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury” (CPSC 14-264), announced August 27, 2014: about 3,300 units.
How do I check if my NRS product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact NRS about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every NRS notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, NRS water sports helmets (CPSC 14-264), call (800) 635-5202, go to www.nrs.com and email service@nrs.com.