Hobie Live Well charger recall.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hotrodtuna · 06-24-2011, 06:24 PM

I talked to FL and they said the battery and switch replacement was done without Hobie knowing, they seemed very upset with the whole issue. I bought one but could not take delivery until they fix the recall.

xpresso2am · 06-24-2011, 08:08 PM

Yup I'm bummed about this recall. I went to pick up the bait tank and was denied. Atleast I got my wheels. I guess I have to wait till they are fixed.

dawson06 · 06-24-2011, 11:06 PM

Mine blew up about an hour into my first charge. OEX Oceanside took care of me and reported the issue to Hobie.

Luckily I was in the garage when it failed...

Lets_Fish · 06-25-2011, 10:06 AM

Have been informed that a few have exploded on an overnight charge while others just after a few hours.

Also the replacements will not be available for a few weeks (3 to 4) according to on dealer.

I'm no electrician, but to me it looks like the issue comes from trying to charge a 6volt 10amp battery through 20-22 gauge wire (on the charger) to a lead wire of 12 gauge (on the battery).

tagyak · 06-26-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawson06

Mine blew up about an hour into my first charge. OEX Oceanside took care of me and reported the issue to Hobie.

Luckily I was in the garage when it failed...

what part blew up? the charger or the battery?

thanks

Lets_Fish · 06-27-2011, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tagyak

what part blew up? the charger or the battery?

thanks

From what I have heard, it was the charger. They just look CHEEP!

dawson06 · 06-27-2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tagyak

what part blew up? the charger or the battery?

thanks

The charger. It actually blew the cord that connects to the battery off the charger and melted the end of the AC to DC converter.

Billy V · 06-27-2011, 09:14 AM

Besides the faulty charger....
I heard that Hobie is also replacing the piece of garbage plastic switch that comes on the New $289.00 Bait Tank. (((Sheesh)))

-Maybe they better try another Provence of China for their outsourcing. Thats strike 4 on their bait tank.
Clogging inlet, junk switch, battery screw up, and now flaming charger.

Don't worry - everything should be here in a couple of months.
-------------------------
Just because they make a good kayak doesn't mean they make a good bait tank. The 5 gallon bucket does a better job and doesn't clog- and runs perfectly in the kelp.
-Lets see a hobie tank do that.

06-27-2011, 09:14 AM	#8
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Besides the faulty charger.... I heard that Hobie is also replacing the piece of garbage plastic switch that comes on the New $289.00 Bait Tank. (((Sheesh))) -Maybe they better try another Provence of China for their outsourcing. Thats strike 4 on their bait tank. Clogging inlet, junk switch, battery screw up, and now flaming charger. Don't worry - everything should be here in a couple of months. ------------------------- Just because they make a good kayak doesn't mean they make a good bait tank. The 5 gallon bucket does a better job and doesn't clog- and runs perfectly in the kelp. -Lets see a hobie tank do that. __________________

06-24-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
Hotrodtuna Junior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 10	I talked to FL and they said the battery and switch replacement was done without Hobie knowing, they seemed very upset with the whole issue. I bought one but could not take delivery until they fix the recall.

06-24-2011, 08:08 PM	#2
xpresso2am Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 209	Yup I'm bummed about this recall. I went to pick up the bait tank and was denied. Atleast I got my wheels. I guess I have to wait till they are fixed.

06-24-2011, 11:06 PM	#3
dawson06 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 34	Mine blew up about an hour into my first charge. OEX Oceanside took care of me and reported the issue to Hobie. Luckily I was in the garage when it failed...

06-25-2011, 10:06 AM	#4
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Have been informed that a few have exploded on an overnight charge while others just after a few hours. Also the replacements will not be available for a few weeks (3 to 4) according to on dealer. I'm no electrician, but to me it looks like the issue comes from trying to charge a 6volt 10amp battery through 20-22 gauge wire (on the charger) to a lead wire of 12 gauge (on the battery).