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Personal Watercraft Kawasaki “Jet Ski” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00037/22
Summary
The front storage compartment lid and fixings may be damaged under certain riding conditions such as riding in rough water. In these conditions water can be forced under the lid placing excessive pressure on the lid and fixings causing damage to them. Continued use with damaged parts could cause the lid to become detached and hit the rider. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft…
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Product
Personal Watercraft — Kawasaki
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Name / model
- Jet Ski · STX 160 (JT1500R), STX 160 (JT1500S), STX 160LX (JT1500T)
- Batch number(s)
- 2020 - 2021
- Barcode
- DBK38
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Personal Watercraft
What is the risk?
- The front storage compartment lid and fixings may be damaged under certain riding conditions such as riding in rough water. In these conditions water can be forced under the lid placing excessive pressure on the lid and fixings causing damage to them. Continued use with damaged parts could cause the lid to become detached and hit the rider. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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