Werner Paddles recalls Stealth and Covert kayak paddles after determining they can break during use, creating a drowning hazard. The paddles sold by retailers nationwide and online from October 2023 through August 2025 for $470 to $560. Consumers should stop using the recalled paddles immediately and contact Werner Paddles for a full refund or store credit.
The recalled kayak paddles can break during use, posing a drowning hazard.
return it for a full refund. Werner Paddles toll-free at 800-275-3311 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. CT, email at stealthcovert@wernerpaddles.com or online at https://wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers or https://wernerpaddles.com/ and click on "Stealth/Covert Recall-Consumers" at the bottom of the page for more information.. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kayak paddles and contact Werner Paddles for a full refund in the form of a check or store credit redeemable online. Consumers should fill out a recall form at https://wernerpaddles.com/pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers. To collect the refund or obtain the store credit, consumers should follow the instructions on the Werner website and destroy the recalled kayak paddle by cutting the paddle into four equal pieces, halfway through each blade and halfway through the left and right side of the shaft and upload a photo of the destroyed paddle.. Available options: Refund
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Kayak paddles are essential for propulsion in open-water activities. Werner Paddles is a well-known maker of high-performance paddles used by recreational and competitive kayakers. The Stealth and Covert lines are carbon fiber paddles designed for durability and light weight.
If a paddle breaks during use, the paddler can lose control and fall into the water. In a worst-case scenario this could lead to a drowning risk, especially in rough water or without personal flotation devices.
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided information.
Affected paddlers must stop using the product and pursue a refund or store credit. The recall involves a potentially high-risk scenario in aquatic environments where failure could put users at risk.
Recall details are available on Werner Paddles' site at pages/covert-stealth-recall-consumers and wernerpaddles.com.
Refunds or store credits typically take several weeks after the return is processed.
Keep receipts, take photos of the product, and document all correspondence with the company.
Model numbers: Stealth, Covert. Where sold: 4 Corners River Sports, Outdoor New England, The River Store, Alder Creek Kayak Supply and other stores nationwide and online at Wernerpaddles.com, Riversports.com, Aldercreek.com, Outdoornewengland.com, Theriverstore.com. When sold: October 2023 through August 2025. Price: $470-$560.
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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