MSA has recently discovered a manufacturing compliance issue with MSA Cairns N5A and N6A Natural finish leather fire helmets. Following an in-depth technical review, a decision has been made to discontinue these helmets. As a result, and effective immediately, all N5A and N6A Natural finish ATO configurations will be deactivated and will no longer be produced or available.

We recognize there is a large number of pending orders for Natural leather helmets and therefore, we would like to provide you with alternatives as we work through this change: Existing Natural helmet orders can be converted to a standard painted color traditional shell option (Red, White, Black, Yellow or Blue), though we understand some orders may be canceled.

Please let us know your new choice within two weeks; e-mail your request and reference the original MSA order number to fire.cs@msafety.com.

We understand that this unexpected and lengthy production stoppage has caused frustration for you, our customers, and we appreciate your understanding. If there are further questions may also contact your local MSA Sales Manager or MSA Fire Customer Service at 800-MSA-FIRE.