Paddles Sold with Stand-up Paddleboards Recalled Due to Risk of Puncture or Laceration Hazard; Manufactured by Agit Global

Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards

Date of Recall

2022-08-25

CPSC Release Number

22-210

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 124,000

Manufacturer

Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan

Sold By

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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

Agit Global has received 19 reports of the paddle breaking mid-shaft during use, including six reports of leg punctures or laceration injuries.

Description

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

Remedy

Repair

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