Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

August 25, 2022

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Paddles Sold with Stand-up Paddleboards Recalled Due to Risk of Puncture or Laceration Hazard; Manufactured by Agit Global

Recall number

22210

Brand / firm

Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan

Sold / distributed

Costco, Home Depot, REI, Amazon, Walmart.com, Sam's Club and small surf/sporting goods stores nationwide and online at https://shop.agit-global.com/ from January 2015 through December 2020 for between $180 and $480.

Why it was recalled

The paddle can suddenly break mid-shaft into two pieces during use, exposing sharp edges and posing a risk of serious injury including puncture or laceration hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves Agit Global paddles, model years 2015 through 2020, that were sold with the 8', 8'6", 9'6", and 10'6" Wave Storm, Storm Blade, Ozoboard, True Wave, Bloo Tide, Dorsal, and Rock It Surf Stand-up paddleboards. The paddles are made of aluminum and are adjustable, between 5 and 7 feet in length. The paddles were provided with original purchase or as a replacement paddle under warranty and were not sold individually. Each paddle is printed with a four- or five-character manufacturing code on the paddle blade with one of the following prefixes or codes: Model Year Initial Characters of Manufacturing Code 2015 9'6 Wave Storm J4 2015 10'6" Wave Storm D5 2015 9'6" Dorsal B4, J4 2015 8'6", 9'6", 10'6" Ozoboards H4, F5 2015, 2016, and 2017 9'6" and 10'6" Storm Blades E5, F5, L5, B6, C6, B7, D7, E7, F7, G7 2016 9'6" Wave Storm I5, A6 2017 9'6" Wave Storm I6, L6, A7 2018 9'6" Wave Storm I7, K7 2018 9'6" Rock-It-Surf L8 2018 8' True Wave E8 2019 9'6" Wave Storm I8, K8, J901, J902, J903, J904 2019 8' Wave Storm L8 2019 9'6" Bloo Tide C9 2020 8' Wave Storm D0

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paddles and contact Agit Global North America for a free, approximately two-foot long zippered paddle shaft sleeve, intended to be installed over the paddle shaft when the paddle is used.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.