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Werner Paddles Kayak Paddles Bracelets recall: Drowning Hazard

Recall published 12 months ago

Drowning Hazard

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The hazard: Drowning hazard

This recall is about a drowning risk, which means the product cannot be made safe by using it more carefully.

What the notice says: The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.

Why it matters: The product can fail in or near water, or it suggests a level of safety it cannot deliver. Drowning is fast and quiet, and a flotation aid fails at exactly the moment it is being relied on.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Get the child out of the water, call 911, and start rescue breaths or CPR if they are not breathing. Any child who had to be rescued from water should be assessed by a clinician even if they seem fine, because inhaled water can cause breathing problems hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10458
Published
October 30, 2025
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Werner Paddles
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Reports of harm
The firm has received 80 reports of the paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

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.

What to do about Drowning

Werner Paddles — This recall is about a drowning risk, which means the product cannot be made safe by using it more carefully.

  1. Stop using the product in or near water immediately.
  2. Follow the remedy on this page and do not pass the product on.
  3. Empty paddling pools, buckets and tubs and store them upside down when they are not in use.
  4. Treat any inflatable or foam aid as a toy rather than safety equipment unless it is a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

Claiming your refund, repair or replacement

The recalling company decides the remedy and funds it. You should never pay for a recall repair or for return shipping.

  • Use the company contact on this page first. Most firms run a dedicated recall page with a claim form that is far quicker than their main support line.
  • No receipt? Say so. Recall refunds are routinely paid without proof of purchase, because the hazard is what triggers the obligation.
  • If you bought it from a retailer rather than the brand, try both. Target, Walmart and Amazon often refund recalled goods from the order history.
  • If the company stops responding, escalate to the CPSC. Firms under a recall order have reporting duties to the agency.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: Werner Paddles toll-free at 800-275-3311 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. CT, email at [email protected] 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.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Werner Paddles consumer products recalled?

Drowning Hazard The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the product in or near water immediately.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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…

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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