CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 31, 2007

Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the paddle floats immediately and contact NRS to determine if you have one of the recalled models. NRS will provide a free replacement paddle float for consumers with recalled units.

Contact Information

For more information, consumers should call NRS toll-free at (877) 677-4327 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nrsweb.com

Recall Details

Sold At
NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
Injuries
NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
07201

Product Information

Product Name
NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats
Product Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Number of Units
About 1,000
Distributed By
NRS, of Moscow, Idaho
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 677-4327
Website www.nrsweb.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, consumers should call NRS toll-free at (877) 677-4327 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nrsweb.com