NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2007
Release #07-201

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 677-4327
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats

Units: About 1,000

Distributor: NRS, of Moscow, Idaho

Hazard: The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break
and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: NRS has received five reports of paddle floats
breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold at: NRS stores nationwide and NRS catalogs from July 2006 through
March 2007 for about $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: 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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07201.html