Approximately 700 Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles, manufactured by Werner Paddles, are being recalled. The company has received 80 reports of its paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
The item was sold at 4 Corners River Sports, Outdoor New England, The River Store, Alder Creek Kayak Supply, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Wernerpaddles.com, Riversports.com, Aldercreek.com, Outdoornewengland.com, and TheRiverStore.com, among other websites, from October 2023 through August 2025 for between $470 and $560.
The recall involves models Stealth and Covert kayak paddles. The brand name Werner appears on decals on both blades, and the model’s name is printed on the right paddle blade. The paddles are made of black carbon fiber.
Consumers should 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 can fill out a recall form here to receive a refund or obtain store credit.
Consumers should follow the instructions on the Werner website and destroy the recalled kayak paddle by cutting it into four pieces, halfway through each blade and halfway through the left and right sides of the shaft. Then, upload a photo of the destroyed paddle.
Consumers can contact Werner Paddles toll-free at 800.275.3311 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email stealthcovert@wernerpaddles.com, or visit online here or here and click on “Stealth/Covert Recall-Consumers” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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