Consumer Talk: When bed warranties go wrong

Consumer Talk: When bed warranties go wrong

From Lunch with Pippa Hudson by CapeTalk

May 6, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Pippa Hudson discusses bed warranties and consumer rights with journalist Wendy Knowler.

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how bed manufacturers handle customer complaints and some of the common strategies for ducking accountability which aren’t compliant with the CPA. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk  https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk   For more from the show go to  https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs  or find all the catch-up podcasts here  https://buff.ly/fDJWe69   Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily…

People in this episode

Host: Pippa Hudson

Guest: Wendy Knowler

Topics covered

  • consumer rights
  • bed warranties
  • customer complaints
  • accountability
  • CPA compliance

Keywords

  • bed warranties
  • consumer complaints
  • Wendy Knowler
  • CPA
  • accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CapeTalk, Primedia+

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