£200+ stick broke within 6 months!

erwildbore

I bought a hockey stick for £200+ (I know silly money for a stick) in September of last year. However, having only had the stick for about 6 months the head of it has a huge crack in it and I feel it may break any time soon. Is there any legal right I have about getting this exchanged or swapped etc as its a lot (!!!!!) of money for a something that has broken within less than a year ! Do I contact the manufacturer (adidas) or speak to the retailer about this?

Any help would be appreciated on this situation as I really don't have a clue!

Thanks

p.s. I had previously posted this on health and beauty but was recommend to place it on here too. Thanks people

cockaleekee

Already answered on your other thread:

Your rights lie with the retailer. If the stick is inherently faulty, the retailer must provide you with a repair/ refund/ replacement (at their choice). Within the first six months, it is for the retailer to prove that the item is not inherently faulty, and after this time the burden of proof is reversed - it is for you to prove the item is inherently faulty.

erwildbore

Oh yes. Sorry doing this on my phone and didnt know you had replied there!

Much appreciated

Lawpf2001

The issue with broken sticks is always that the retailer can never be sure you haven't used the item inappropriately.

Although I would expect a stick to last longer than 6 months, I don't think the retailer would give you a refund/replacement; although there is no harm in trying. Alternatively, you can try the manufacture who might know of a defect within the batch.

At the end of the day I would say lesson learnt for spending £200 on an item that break very easily. I've always been of the opinion that any stick above £100 isn't really worth it.

cardinalbiggles

Lawpf2001 wrote: »

At the end of the day I would say lesson learnt for spending £200 on an item that break very easily. I've always been of the opinion that any stick above £100 isn't really worth it.

I used to play ice hockey and the problem was the expensive equipment was generally for pro use and was incredibly light but not durable. While this is good if you are a pro its not so great for your recreational player who is more interested in durability.