Mercury inboard marine engine — fire risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The fuel return tube that connects to the injection pump could crack or break resulting in a fuel leak, which could cause a fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (01/06/2016)
Product description
Inboard engine for recreational craft.
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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