Pelican International recalls
Pelican International boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 1,673 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Pelican International has three USCG recall campaigns on record, spanning 1997 to 2015 and affecting approximately 1,673 units across paddleboard, kayak, and canoe models. The campaigns address hull cracking on the FLOW 106 standup paddleboard, an unspecified defect on KRJ 12 and 14 kayaks, and safe load capacity labeling on the C 8 CARIBE 8 canoe. Buyers of used Pelican craft should verify whether their specific model falls under a recall and confirm remedy completion via the HIN.
All Pelican International recalls
- ⚠ Recall
110019T3/30/2011HULL; CRACKS
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150019T12/21/2015 - ⚠ Recall
971547S10/14/1997SAFE LOAD; PERS WGT
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What to check before you buy a used Pelican International
- Obtain the Hull Identification Number and cross reference it against the three recall campaigns: 110019T for FLOW 106 paddleboards, 150019T for KRJ 12 and 14 kayaks, and 971547S for C 8 CARIBE 8 canoes.
- Inspect FLOW 106 paddleboards for hull cracks, particularly if the unit was manufactured before the March 2011 campaign and has no documented repair.
- Verify that C 8 CARIBE 8 canoes display correct safe load and person weight capacity labels, as the 1997 campaign addressed insufficient labeling on 34 units.
- Request written proof from the seller that any applicable recall remedy was completed by an authorized Pelican dealer or service center.
Frequently asked questions
How many boat recalls has Pelican International had?
Pelican International has three USCG recall campaigns: 971547S in 1997 for safe load labeling on C 8 CARIBE 8 canoes, 110019T in 2011 for hull cracks on FLOW 106 paddleboards, and 150019T in 2015 for an unspecified defect on KRJ 12 and 14 kayaks.
Which Pelican models were recalled?
Three models appear in USCG campaigns: the FLOW 106 standup paddleboard (619 units, hull cracking), the KRJ 12 and 14 kayaks (1,020 units, unspecified defect), and the C 8 CARIBE 8 canoe (34 units, capacity labeling).
What should I check before buying a used Pelican kayak or paddleboard?
Obtain the HIN and verify whether the model falls under recall campaigns 110019T or 150019T. For FLOW 106 boards, inspect the hull for cracks; for KRJ kayaks, request proof that the defect remedy was completed by a Pelican authorized service center.
Are Pelican boat recalls safety related?
Yes. Hull cracks on paddleboards can lead to structural failure on the water, and incorrect safe load labeling on canoes can result in overloading and capsizing. Both present injury risk if the remedy was not applied.