K L recalls
K L boats have 5 recall campaigns on record across 5,399 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
K L Industries has issued 5 USCG safety recalls between 1994 and 2019, affecting approximately 5,399 units across models including the Sun Dolphin PRO 120, Classic Dinghy, Electric Pedal Boat, and 9.4 Rowing Dinghy. The majority of campaigns involved capacity plate errors and safe loading weight discrepancies, with one 1994 campaign addressing a stability port defect. Before purchasing any used K L Industries boat, verify whether the specific hull was subject to a recall and confirm remedy completion with documentation.
All K L recalls
- ⚠ Recall
941291S8/12/1994SAFE LAOD MAX PERS MAX WT; STABILITY PORT
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
15CG029S7/2/2015LEVEL FLOTATION; LABEL; CAPACITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
17CG114s6/14/2018SAFE LOADING MAX WT; LABEL; CAPACITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ RecallWhat this means before you buy →
14CG016S5/6/2015 - ⚠ Recall
18CG150S3/4/2019SAFE LOADING MAX WT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used K L
- Cross reference the hull identification number against all five K L Industries recall campaigns (941291S, 15CG029S, 17CG114s, 14CG016S, 18CG150S) to determine if the boat was included.
- If the boat matches a recalled model and production period, request written proof from the seller that the remedy was completed by an authorized dealer or KL Industries.
- Inspect the capacity plate for correct maximum weight and persons limits, particularly on Sun Dolphin PRO 120, Classic Dinghy, Electric Pedal Boat, and 9.4 Rowing Dinghy models built before 2019.
- For any Sun Dolphin PRO 120 built in 1994, verify that the stability port defect (campaign 941291S) was corrected, as this poses a sinking risk.
Frequently asked questions
How many K L Industries boats have been recalled?
K L Industries has recalled approximately 5,399 boats across five separate USCG campaigns between 1994 and 2019. The largest campaign in 2018 affected 2,515 Electric Pedal Boats for safe loading weight errors.
Which K L Industries models were recalled?
Recalled models include the Sun Dolphin PRO 120 (two campaigns in 1994 and 2015), Classic Dinghy with outboard over 2 HP (2015), Electric Pedal Boat (2018), and 9.4 Rowing Dinghy (2019). All recalls involved capacity or flotation labeling issues except the 1994 stability port defect.
What were the main safety issues in K L Industries recalls?
Four of the five recalls involved incorrect capacity plates showing safe loading maximum weight, maximum persons, or level flotation values that did not meet Coast Guard standards. One 1994 campaign addressed a stability port defect on the PRO 120 Sun Dolphin that could cause water ingress.
How do I check if a used K L Industries boat was recalled?
Locate the hull identification number on the transom, then search the USCG recall database or contact K L Industries with the HIN and model name. Match the HIN production date against the affected model years in campaigns 941291S, 15CG029S, 17CG114s, 14CG016S, and 18CG150S.