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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Swimming & Water

Werner Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles Recalled for Drowning Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 30, 2025
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Summary

Werner Paddles is recalling about 700 Stealth and Covert model kayak paddles because they can break during use. The firm has received 80 reports of these carbon fiber paddles breaking while being used, which can leave a paddler without a means of propulsion or stability. Consumers should immediately stop using these paddles and contact Werner Paddles for a full refund or store credit.

Risk

The paddles can snap or break unexpectedly during use, posing a drowning hazard by leaving the user unable to navigate or maintain balance in the water. While 80 breakages have been reported, no injuries have occurred to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Stealth and Covert kayak paddles.
  2. Check your paddle blades for the brand name 'Werner' on both blades and look for the model name 'Stealth' or 'Covert' printed on the right paddle blade.
  3. Contact Werner Paddles at 800-275-3311 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email stealthcovert@wernerpaddles.com, or visit https://wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers to obtain a full refund in the form of a check or store credit.
  4. To receive your refund, follow the instructions on the Werner website to destroy the paddle by cutting it into four equal pieces (halfway through each blade and halfway through each side of the shaft) and upload a photo of the destroyed product to their recall form.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kayak paddles and contact Werner Paddles for a full refund in the form of a check or store credit redeemable online. Consumers should fill out a recall form at https://wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers. To collect the refund or obtain the store credit, consumers should follow the instructions on the Werner website and destroy the recalled kayak paddle by cutting the paddle into four equal pieces, halfway through each blade and halfway through the left and right side of the shaft and upload a photo of the destroyed paddle.

Contact: Werner Paddles toll-free at 800-275-3311 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. CT, email at stealthcovert@wernerpaddles.com or online at https://wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers or https://wernerpaddles.com/ and click on "Stealth/Covert Recall-Consumers" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddlesby Werner
Variants: Black Carbon Fiber
Model:
Stealth
Covert
Date Ranges: Sold October 2023 through August 2025

The brand name Werner appears on decals on both blades and the model name is printed on the right paddle blade.

Product Images

Recalled Werner Stealth Kayak Paddle

Recalled Werner Stealth Kayak Paddle

Location of Model Name

Location of Model Name

Recalled Werner Covert Kayak Paddle

Recalled Werner Covert Kayak Paddle

Location of Model Name

Location of Model Name

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 26058
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
Sold By: 4 Corners River Sports; Outdoor New England; The River Store; Alder Creek Kayak Supply; Wernerpaddles.com; Riversports.com; Aldercreek.com; Outdoornewengland.com; Theriverstore.com
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Werner Paddles toll-free at 800-275-3311 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. CT, email at stealthcovert@wernerpaddles.com or online at https://wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers or https://wernerpaddles.com/ and click on "Stealth/Covert Recall-Consumers" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 31, 2025

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