Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards
CPSC Recall #22-210 — August 25, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 22-210 |
| Recall Date | August 25, 2022 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 124,000 |
| Manufacturer | Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.