Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-05-31 · 07201
Hazards
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
07201
Date
2007-05-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats
Companies
Retailer(s)
NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
Distributor(s)
NRS, of Moscow, Idaho
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.