NRS · Recalled
Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- NRS, of Moscow, Idaho
Incident log
NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the paddle floats immediately and contact NRS to determine if you have one of the recalled models. NRS will provide a free replacement paddle float for consumers with recalled units.
For more information, consumers should call NRS toll-free at (877) 677-4327 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nrsweb.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 31 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.