The Boat Shop recalls
The Boat Shop boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 1 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
The Boat Shop has one documented recall on record with the Coast Guard, issued in January 2002 for a single KEN 14 model unit. The recall addressed missing or incorrect safe loading capacity placards, a labeling compliance issue rather than a structural or mechanical defect. For buyers, this isolated 20 year old campaign suggests minimal systemic quality concerns.
All The Boat Shop recalls
- ⚠ Recall
001020S1/16/2002SAFE LOADING MAX WT; SAFE LOADING MAX PERS WT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used The Boat Shop
- Check your hull identification number against Coast Guard recall 001020S if you are considering a KEN 14 model from that era
- Verify that capacity placards are present, legible, and display maximum weight and maximum persons weight
- Request documentation from the seller showing the recall remedy was completed if the boat was affected
- Have a marine surveyor confirm all required safety labels meet current USCG standards during pre purchase inspection
Frequently asked questions
How many The Boat Shop boats have been recalled?
Coast Guard records show one recall affecting a single unit of the KEN 14 model in 2002. No other recalls are documented for this builder.
What was the defect in the 2002 The Boat Shop recall?
The recall addressed missing or incorrect safe loading capacity placards, which are required labels that display maximum weight and maximum persons weight for compliance with federal boating safety standards.
Which The Boat Shop models are affected by recalls?
Only the KEN 14 model appears in the single documented recall from January 2002. No other models from this builder have Coast Guard recall records.
Should I avoid buying a used The Boat Shop boat because of the recall?
A single labeling compliance recall from 2002 affecting one unit does not represent a pattern of safety issues. Verify capacity placards are present and have any used boat surveyed regardless of recall history.