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

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

Name of product: Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards

Units: About 124,000

Manufacturer: Agit Global Inc., of Taiwan

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: 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.

Recall date: August 25, 2022

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.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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.

Recall number: 22-210