EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Recreational crafts
Motorboat Karel — risk: drowning
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00114/22
Summary
The sealing of plugs in the air-tight compartments of the boat may be defective. This can cause the boat to sink, creating a risk of drowning for passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive.
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Product
Motorboat — Karel
- Brand
- Karel
- Name / model
- 400
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Open boat with 4 meters in length and with a centre console
What is the risk?
- The sealing of plugs in the air-tight compartments of the boat may be defective. This can cause the boat to sink, creating a risk of drowning for passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/07/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/07/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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