Plastimo watercraft prefabricated hatch — drowning risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The thickness of the hatch is less than the 5 millimetres required. This can create a waterway, leading the boat to sink, increasing the risk of drowning for users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive nor with the European standard EN 12216.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (02/05/2024)
Product description
Prefabricated raw aluminium hatch for recreational craft with dimensions: 567 mm x 567 mm. Product sold online.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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