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OtherMay 31, 2007CPSC #07201

Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Sporting Goods
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Float is an inflatable device that is attached to one side of the paddle to help the kayaker re-enter the kayak in open water. The paddle float is yellow and black and measures 15" wide by 28" long, before inflation. The NRS logo is on one side. This recall involves those paddle floats with inflation tubes that are clear or translucent. Paddle floats with black tubes are not included.

Hazard

The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.

Injuries

NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.

Photos

Recalled Kayak Paddle Float
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