CPSCGeneral Alert
Attwood Recalls Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger Due to Injury Hazard
Published: August 20, 2014Recall ID: 14259Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The length adjustment buckles release unexpectedly, causing the item being stored to fall and injure people nearby
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Attwood-Recalls-Kayak-and-Watersports-Storage-Hanger |
| Title | Attwood Recalls Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14259.LARGE.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger Fabric Straps |
| Hazards › Name | The length adjustment buckles release unexpectedly, causing the item being stored to fall and injure people nearby |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 10000 |
| Recall I D | 1751 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Attwood Corporation of Lowell, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart, Mills Farm Fleet stores, marine dealers nationwide and online at Walmart.com from January 2014 to July 2014 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2014-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Attwood Corporation of Lowell, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 14259 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Attwood Corporation toll-free at (844) 808-5704 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.attwoodmarine.com and click on the "Product Recall" tab under the Resources section at the bottom of the home page and select "Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |