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Mercury Marine 450R and 500R Outboard Motors — injuries risk

UK OPSSInjuriesOct 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Mercury Marine 450R and 500R Outboard Motors — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Mercury Marine 450R and 500R Outboard Motors — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as it is possible for the user to trap their fingers in the top cowl air vents during use. The product does not meet the requirements of the Recreational Craft Regulations 2017.

Remedy

Mercury Marine is providing a bezel assembly to cover the top air vents of the affected engine models. Consumers with affected products should take their boat to any Mercury Marine Authorised Dealer for bezel installation. To identify your local dealer, access the following webpage: Mercury Marine For further information, please contact the UK importer E. P Barrus Ltd via [email protected]

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Modification programme

Product description

Outboard motors.

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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