Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 07201 · announced May 31, 2007 · Nrs · 1,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.