EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Motorboat Trapper — risk: drowning
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01446/22
Summary
The boat does not have sufficient stability and buoyancy to float when flooded with water. As a result it may sink, increasing the risk of drowning. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive.
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Product
Motorboat — Trapper
- Brand
- Trapper
- Name / model
- V430 (LY430)
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Aluminium open boat. May be marketed also by name LY430.Dimensions 4,27 x 1,60.Max power 15 kW.Max persons 4.
What is the risk?
- The boat does not have sufficient stability and buoyancy to float when flooded with water. As a result it may sink, increasing the risk of drowning. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Re-certification as new trade mark
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Contact the original producer
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2022
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