Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles recalled over drowning hazard

Recall date

October 30, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Werner Paddles Recalls Kayak Paddles Bracelets Due to Drowning Hazard

Recall number

26058

Brand / firm

Werner Paddles, of Tennessee

Sold / distributed

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…

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.