Attwood Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger recall: Injury Hazard
Attwood Recalls Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Attwood Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger recalled?
The length adjustment buckles release unexpectedly, causing the item being stored to fall and injure people nearby
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kayak and Watersports Storage Hanger
- Company
- Attwood Corporation of Lowell, Mich.
- Quantity
- 10000
- Sold at
- Walmart, Mills Farm Fleet stores, marine dealers nationwide and online at Walmart.com from January 2014 to July 2014 for about $15.
- Recall date
- August 20, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.