EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Inboard marine engine Mercury — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1172/16
Summary
null 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.
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Product
Inboard marine engine — Mercury
- Brand
- Mercury
- Name / model
- Diesel - 2.8L/4.2L
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Inboard engine for recreational craft.
What is the risk?
- null 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
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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