CPSC

Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles Recalled for Drowning Hazard

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

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

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.

Consumer 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.

Products

Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles

Injuries & Incidents

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.