Recalls / 2022-08-25

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

22210 · Recalled 2022-08-25 · CPSC page

Recalled Agit Global model years 2015 and 2016 Wave Storm Paddles sold with paddleboards

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards		About 124,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Agit Global Inc.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Costco, Home Depot, REI, Amazon, Walmart.com, Sam's Club, small surf/sporting goods, online at https://shop.agit-global.com/, $480.

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.

More images

Recalled Agit Global model year 2015 Dorsal Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model year 2015 Ozoboard Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model year 2015 Storm Blade Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model year 2016 Storm Blade Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model year 2017 Storm Blade Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model years 2017 and 2019 9'6" Wave Storm Paddles and 2020 8' Wave Storm Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model year 2018 9'6" Wave Storm Paddles and 2020 8' Wave Storm Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model year 2018 True Wave Paddles sold with paddleboards

Recalled Agit Global model year 2019 Bloo Tide Paddles sold with paddleboards

Example of printed Agit Global Manufacturing Code found at the base of the blade for recalled paddleboard paddles

Source: CPSC recall 22210. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.