EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Personal watercraft Sea-Doo “GTX, RXT, Wake Pro” — risk: drowning, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1353/19
Summary
An inappropriate torque was applied to the front fastener of the intake grate. Consequently, the grate might detach while the watercraft is in movement. This may cause unpredictable behaviour at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), leading to the user to be ejected and suffer injuries or drown.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive.
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Product
Personal watercraft — Sea-Doo
- Brand
- Sea-Doo
- Name / model
- GTX, RXT, Wake Pro · Models with 230 or 300 engines
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Personal watercraft
What is the risk?
- An inappropriate torque was applied to the front fastener of the intake grate. Consequently, the grate might detach while the watercraft is in movement. This may cause unpredictable behaviour at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), leading to the user to be ejected and suffer injuries or drown.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: 17/07/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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