Werner recalls Stealth and Covert kayak paddles over breakage that poses a drowning risk
The black carbon fiber paddles can break while in use, which could leave a paddler in the water and at risk of drowning; the company has received 80 reports of breakage but no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the paddles right away and fill out the recall form at https://wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers for a refund by check or online store credit. You must cut the paddle into four equal pieces as the website directs and upload a photo of it.
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Recall details
- Product
- Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles
- Company
- Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
- Hazard
- The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 80 reports of the paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- 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.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- October 31, 2025
- Recall date
- October 30, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Werner Paddles Recalls Kayak Paddles Bracelets Due to Drowning Hazard
- 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. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 80 reports of the paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- 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.
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