Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-05-31). Hazards: drowning. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07201 |
| Published | 2007-05-31 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats |
| Firm named in the title | NRS |
| Firms | NRS, of Moscow, Idaho (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40. |
Description
The NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Float is an inflatable device that is attached to one side of the paddle to help the kayaker re-enter the kayak in open water. The paddle float is yellow and black and measures 15" wide by 28" long, before inflation. The NRS logo is on one side. This recall involves those paddle floats with inflation tubes that are clear or translucent. Paddle floats with black tubes are not included.
Hazard
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the paddle floats immediately and contact NRS to determine if you have one of the recalled models. NRS will provide a free replacement paddle float for consumers with recalled units.
Incidents and injuries
NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.
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