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.
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.
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.
The brand name Werner appears on decals on both blades and the model name is printed on the right paddle blade.
Recalled Werner Stealth Kayak Paddle
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Recalled Werner Covert Kayak Paddle
Location of Model Name
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response