Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 07201 · May 31, 2007 · Nrs
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07201
- Date
- May 31, 2007
- Company
- Nrs
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
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.
What can happen
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nrs sea kayak paddle floats?
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.
What is the hazard?
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.