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05-17-2008, 08:30 AM
U.S. Coast Guard alert:
Alerts
Kayak Paddle Safety Defect
Carlisle has identified a potential safety issue with some Magic Poly and Magic Plus kayak paddles manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008. Affected “Magic Poly”, and “Magic Plus” paddles may break at the base of the blade due to a defect in workmanship. Carlisle Paddle Gear will replace defective paddles at no cost to you. For details on how to determine if your paddle is affected, and instructions regarding replacement of defective paddles, refer to the “Important Safety Notice” found in the lower right hand corner of their website homepage at www.carlislepaddles.com (http://www.carlislepaddles.com/), or telephone (800) 343-1555.
And, more detail from Carlisle's website, but provided in PDF format, so here's a quick summary and the link to their PDF:
Involves paddles in both "Cloud" and "Fire" color options
Magic Alum 220/230/240 Fire PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3489/3490/3491
Magic Alum 220/230/240 Cld PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3492/3493/3494
Magic Alum 220 Cld PP 1PC, sku number 01.2509.3488
Magic Fiberglass Fire 220/230/240 PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3660/3665/3670
Magic Fiberglass Cld 220/230/240 PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3675/3680/3685Link to Carlisle's PDF recall notice: http://www.carlislepaddles.com/downloads/Carlisle_Magic_Safety_Notice.pdf
Alerts
Kayak Paddle Safety Defect
Carlisle has identified a potential safety issue with some Magic Poly and Magic Plus kayak paddles manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008. Affected “Magic Poly”, and “Magic Plus” paddles may break at the base of the blade due to a defect in workmanship. Carlisle Paddle Gear will replace defective paddles at no cost to you. For details on how to determine if your paddle is affected, and instructions regarding replacement of defective paddles, refer to the “Important Safety Notice” found in the lower right hand corner of their website homepage at www.carlislepaddles.com (http://www.carlislepaddles.com/), or telephone (800) 343-1555.
And, more detail from Carlisle's website, but provided in PDF format, so here's a quick summary and the link to their PDF:
Involves paddles in both "Cloud" and "Fire" color options
Magic Alum 220/230/240 Fire PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3489/3490/3491
Magic Alum 220/230/240 Cld PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3492/3493/3494
Magic Alum 220 Cld PP 1PC, sku number 01.2509.3488
Magic Fiberglass Fire 220/230/240 PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3660/3665/3670
Magic Fiberglass Cld 220/230/240 PP, sku numbers 01.2509.3675/3680/3685Link to Carlisle's PDF recall notice: http://www.carlislepaddles.com/downloads/Carlisle_Magic_Safety_Notice.pdf