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Quicksilver pleasure boat — fire & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireInjuriesSep 30, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Quicksilver pleasure boat — fire & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Quicksilver pleasure boat — fire & injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The breaker installed on the windlass in not adequate. As it is installed in a fuel space, the non-ignition protected breaker could spark, causing fuel vapours to ignite, leading to a potential fire or an explosion.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (03/06/2016)

Product description

Small pleasure boat with a breaker (ignition switch) that has a red rubber sleeve over a black plastic lever for the windlass.

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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