Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles (Werner) – Drowning Risk (2025)
Kayak paddles can break during use, potentially causing a drowning hazard if the user falls into water.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles
Brand
Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Werner Paddles, of Tennessee is recalling Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles. The hazard is: The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Feb 23, 2026