Attwood Recalls Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 14259 · Aug 20, 2014 · Attwood
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14259
- Date
- Aug 20, 2014
- Company
- Attwood
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves kayak and watersports storage hangers sold as a pair of blue and black fabric straps that measure approximately 1 inch wide and 84 inches long when unbuckled. The straps include a plastic snap buckle to adjust the length and a plastic-coated steel S-hook attachment for hanging. Model number 11917-6 is located on the back of the retail package near the barcode.
What can happen
The length adjustment buckles release unexpectedly, causing the item being stored to fall and injure people nearby
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled storage hangers and return them to Attwood or the store where the item was purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Walmart, Mills Farm Fleet stores, marine dealers nationwide and online at Walmart.com from January 2014 to July 2014 for about $15.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kayak and watersports storage hanger?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled storage hangers and return them to Attwood or the store where the item was purchased for a full refund or replacement.
What is the hazard?
The length adjustment buckles release unexpectedly, causing the item being stored to fall and injure people nearby
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.