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Drowning hazard~About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada) units affected

Werner Paddles Recalls Kayak Paddles Bracelets Due to Drowning Hazard

What to do (remedy: 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.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents/injuries: The firm has received 80 reports of the paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.

Which products are affected

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.

Photos of the recalled product

Recalled Werner Stealth Kayak Paddle
Location of Model Name
Recalled Werner Covert Kayak Paddle
Location of Model Name

Recall details

Recall number
26058
Recall date
October 30, 2025
Recalling firm
Werner Paddles
Products
Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles
Sold at
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Manufacturers
Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
Official notice
View on CPSC.gov →

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