Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 07201. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 07201 has the recall date 31 May 2007. The notice names the firm NRS. The recall has about 1,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning. CPSC gives the product type Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats, About 1,000, Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Sold at | NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40. |
| Distributor | NRS |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name NRS
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2014 | NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury |
| 10 Aug 2006 | Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07201The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07201. https://recallregister.com/product/3632-kayak-paddle-floats-recalled-by-nrs-due-to-drowning-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07201 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07201?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China