Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards
CPSC Recall #22-210 — August 25, 2022
Product
Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards
Description
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 YearInitial Characters of Manufacturing Code 2015 9’6 Wave StormJ42015 10’6” Wave StormD52015 9’6” DorsalB4, J42015 8’6”, 9’6”, 10’6” OzoboardsH4, F52015, 2016, and 2017 9’6” and 10’6” Storm BladesE5, F5, L5, B6, C6, B7, D7, E7, F7, G72016 9’6” Wave StormI5, A62017 9’6” Wave StormI6, L6, A72018 9’6” Wave StormI7, K72018 9’6” Rock-It-SurfL82018 8’ True WaveE82019 9’6” Wave StormI8, K8, J901, J902, J903, J9042019 8’ Wave StormL82019 9’6” Bloo TideC92020 8’ Wave StormD0
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Agit Global has received 19 reports of the paddle breaking mid-shaft during use, including six reports of leg punctures or laceration injuries.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 124,000
Sold At
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.
Manufacturer
Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan
Manufactured In
Taiwan