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Mercury Marine FourStroke Outboard Motor — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskOct 27, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Mercury Marine FourStroke Outboard Motor — health risk

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Hazard

If the motor is used in saltwater, it has been identified that the studs located on the upper shift arm of the specified FourStroke models can corrode over time. This could lead to potential loss of shift function during a component failure. Outboards outside of the affected serial number range, or within the affected serial number range that have only been operated in freshwater markets, do not require modification. The product does not meet the requirements of the Recreational Craft Regulations 2017.

Remedy

Modification programme. Users are advised to take their boat to a Mercury Marine Authorised Dealer for repair if it has been operated in saltwater. To identify your local dealer, access the following webpage: Mercury Marine For further information, please contact the UK Importer, E. P Barrus Ltd, at: [email protected]

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Modification programme

Product description

Outboard motors intended for use in saltwater.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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