CPSC recall 26-058, announced October 30, 2025, covers Werner Paddles Stealth and Covert Kayak Paddles (about 700 units). The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard. The notice cites 80 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 800-275-3311, go to wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers, or email stealthcovert@wernerpaddles.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 80 reports of the paddles breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Werner Paddles
- Manufacturer
- Werner Paddles, of Tennessee
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 26-058
- Units
- About 700 (In addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Recall contact information
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.
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