EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Personal watercraft Sea-Doo “Spark” — risk: drowning, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1504/19
Summary
The portable audio system of the product is not sufficiently fastened. Consequently, it might detach while the watercraft is in movement and hit the driver or passenger, causing them injuries or drowning if ejected to water.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
- Spark · Model year 2019
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Personal watercraft with accessory audio mounting system.
What is the risk?
- The portable audio system of the product is not sufficiently fastened. Consequently, it might detach while the watercraft is in movement and hit the driver or passenger, causing them injuries or drowning if ejected to water.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: 09/09/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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