Paddles Sold with Stand-up Paddleboards Recalled Due to Risk of Puncture or Laceration Hazard; Manufactured by Agit Global
Recall 22210 · Aug 25, 2022 · Agit Global Inc.
124,000
units affected
124,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22210
- Date
- Aug 25, 2022
- Company
- Agit Global Inc.
- Units affected
- 124,000
- Product
- Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
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
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Agit Global has received 19 reports of the paddle breaking mid-shaft during use, including six reports of leg punctures or laceration injuries.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.