Werner Paddles Recalls Kayak Paddles Bracelets Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-10-30). Hazards: drowning. About 700 units in the US and 25 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26058 |
| Published | 2025-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-31 |
| Products | Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles |
| Firm named in the title | Werner Paddles |
| Firms | Werner Paddles, of Tennessee (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 700 |
| Units (Canada) | 25 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | 4 Corners River Sports, Outdoor New England, The River Store, Alder Creek Kayak Supply and other stores nationwide and online at Wernerpaddles.com, Riversports.com, Aldercreek.com, Outdoornewengland.com, Theriverstore.com and other websites from October 2023 through August 2025 for between $470 and $560. |
Description
This recall involves models Stealth and Covert kayak paddles. The brand name Werner appears on decals on both blades and the model name is printed on the right paddle blade. The paddles are made of black carbon fiber.
Hazard
The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 80 reports of the paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
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