The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07201·Announced 2007-05-31

NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard

NRS is recalling Sea Kayak Paddle Floats because the inflation tubes may break and deflate, posing a drowning risk to kayakers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

NRS is recalling approximately 1,000 Sea Kayak Paddle Floats due to a potential drowning hazard. The plastic tubes used to inflate the device may break and deflate, which could prevent the kayaker from re-entering their kayak in open water. The recalled paddle floats are yellow and black, measure 15 inches wide by 28 inches long before inflation, and feature clear or translucent inflation tubes. Paddle floats with black tubes are not included in this recall.

NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating, but no injuries have been reported. The products were sold at NRS stores nationwide and through NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40. The paddle floats were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the paddle floats immediately and contact NRS to determine if they have a recalled model. NRS will provide a free replacement paddle float for consumers with recalled units. For more information, consumers can call NRS toll-free at (877) 677-4327 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit www.nrsweb.com.

The recalled product

Product
NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats
Category
Consumer Product — Water Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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