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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 26058

Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles

Published October 30, 2025

Summary

CPSC records recall 26058, published October 30, 2025. Recalling firm: Werner Paddles, of Tennessee; Reported units: About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada).

What's the hazard

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

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
Manufacturer
Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
Distributor
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.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 26058 on October 30, 2025. Reported hazard: The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Werner Paddles, of Tennessee.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)