Product recall: Anaconda Group Pty Ltd — Berkley 2.9 M Kayak

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Product recall: Anaconda Group Pty Ltd — Berkley 2.9 M Kayak

Post by 4liters » Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:02 pm

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall ... gler-kayak
What are the defects?
The kayak's instructions and advertising incorrectly state a maximum load capacity of 170kg. The kayak's maximum load capacity is 90kg.

What are the hazards?
Using the kayak to carry more than 90kg, may result in the kayak taking on excess water or capsizing. If this occurs, there is an increased risk of injury or drowning.

What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the kayak and return it to Anaconda for a full refund of the purchase price.
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Re: Product recall: Anaconda Group Pty Ltd — Berkley 2.9 M Kayak

Post by Sebb » Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:41 pm

It was on sale from $899 down to $299.
Wow
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Re: Product recall: Anaconda Group Pty Ltd — Berkley 2.9 M Kayak

Post by laneends » Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:39 pm

Seb85 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:41 pm
It was on sale from $899 down to $299.
Wow
As if..

then some guys picked them up for less than $100 due to above issue, prior to actual recall

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Re: Product recall: Anaconda Group Pty Ltd — Berkley 2.9 M Kayak

Post by croe04 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:11 pm

Surprised it took this long. I've been hearing about these yaks sinking for months now.
Unfortunately people are still buying these incredibly cheap (from retailers too!) with no concern and seem to not care when you tell them whats wrong with it. Poor blokes.

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Re: Product recall: Anaconda Group Pty Ltd — Berkley 2.9 M Kayak

Post by Sebb » Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:42 am

Its this one isnt it.
Its still on sale.

https://www.anacondastores.com/water/ka ... BP90154199
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Re: Product recall: Anaconda Group Pty Ltd — Berkley 2.9 M Kayak

Post by 4liters » Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:43 am

Seb85 wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:42 am
Its this one isnt it.
Its still on sale.

https://www.anacondastores.com/water/ka ... BP90154199
Yeah, they just lowered the weight rating lol

You could probably buy it and return it to a different store for the full amount because unless they’ve marked them in some way there’d be no way of telling when it was bought and you don’t need a receipt for returning products where there’s a recall out.
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