Name of Product:
Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards
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.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
August 25, 2022
Units:
About 124,000
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:
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/Injuries:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
22-210
Consumer contact: -
Agit Global North America toll-free at 877-862-0622 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at recall@agit-global.com or online at https://shop.agit-global.com/content/important-safety-recall/ or http://www.agit-global.com/content/important-safety-recall for more information.
Source: CPSC