EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Personal watercraft Sea-Doo — risk: drowning, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01061/22
Summary
The passenger seat is not adequately latched to the watercraft.As a result it could inadvertently unlatch, causing the passenger to unexpectedly fall in the water, increasing the risk of injuries or drowning. 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
- Sea-Doo · Fish Pro Scout, GTI, GTR, RXP, Wake 170
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Personal watercraft
What is the risk?
- The passenger seat is not adequately latched to the watercraft.As a result it could inadvertently unlatch, causing the passenger to unexpectedly fall in the water, increasing the risk of injuries or 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/07/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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