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Product recall · CPSCMay 31, 2007Highest risk
Kayak Paddle Floats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
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What 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.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,000
- Recall date
- May 31, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- NRS, of Moscow, Idaho
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.
NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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