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Product recall · CPSCAugust 25, 2022Serious
Paddles Sold with Stand-up Paddleboards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: Agit Global North America toll-free at 877-862-0622 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at recall@agit-global.com or online at https://shop.agit-global.com/content/important-safety-recall/ or http://www.agit-global.com/content/important-safety-recall for more information.
The product
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 Year Initial Characters of Manufacturing Code 2015 9'6 Wave Storm J4 2015 10'6" Wave Storm D5 2015 9'6" Dorsal B4, J4 2015 8'6", 9'6", 10'6" Ozoboards H4, F5 2015, 2016, and 2017 9'6" and 10'6" Storm Blades E5, F5, L5, B6, C6, B7, D7, E7, F7, G7 2016 9'6" Wave Storm I5, A6 2017 9'6" Wave Storm I6, L6, A7 2018 9'6" Wave Storm I7, K7 2018 9'6" Rock-It-Surf L8 2018 8' True Wave E8 2019 9'6" Wave Storm I8, K8, J901, J902, J903, J904 2019 8' Wave Storm L8 2019 9'6" Bloo Tide C9 2020 8' Wave Storm D0
Details
- Units affected
- About 124,000
- Recall date
- August 25, 2022
- Brand
- Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Agit Global has received 19 reports of the paddle breaking mid-shaft during use, including six reports of leg punctures or laceration injuries.
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.
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: “Paddles Sold with Stand-up Paddleboards Recalled Due to Risk of Puncture or Laceration Hazard; Manufactured by Agit Global”
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