EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Pleasure boat Quicksilver — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1158/16
Summary
null The breaker installed on the windlass in not adequate. As it is installed in a fuel space, the non-ignition protected breaker could spark, causing fuel vapours to ignite, leading to a potential fire or an explosion.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive.
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Product
Pleasure boat — Quicksilver
- Brand
- Quicksilver
- Name / model
- 855 CRUISER , ACTIV 755 OPEN and ACTIV 755 SUNDECK (Year 2016) , QS 755 PILOTHOUSE
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Small pleasure boat with a breaker (ignition switch) that has a red rubber sleeve over a black plastic lever for the windlass.
What is the risk?
- null The breaker installed on the windlass in not adequate. As it is installed in a fuel space, the non-ignition protected breaker could spark, causing fuel vapours to ignite, leading to a potential fire or an explosion.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft 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: 03/06/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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