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Product Recall
Werner Paddles Recalls Kayak Paddles Bracelets Due to Drowning Hazard
Recalled Werner Stealth Kayak Paddle
Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles
Recall Date: October 30th, 2025
Units: About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedies: 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.
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.
Images:
Recalled Werner Stealth Kayak Paddle
Location of Model Name
Recalled Werner Covert Kayak Paddle
Location of Model Name
Consumer 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.Injuries:
The firm has received 80 reports of the paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
Retailers:
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.
