EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Other - Part/component of watercraft (powered or unpowered)
Watercraft hatch Plastimo “Prefabricated raw aluminum hatch” — risk: drowning
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00067/24
Summary
The thickness of the hatch is less than the 5 millimetres required. This can create a waterway, leading the boat to sink, increasing the risk of drowning for users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive nor with the European standard EN 12216.
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Product
Watercraft hatch — Plastimo
- Brand
- Plastimo
- Name / model
- Prefabricated raw aluminum hatch · T70
- Category
- Other - Part/component of watercraft (powered or unpowered)
- Prefabricated raw aluminium hatch with dimensions: 687 mm x 687 mm. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The thickness of the hatch is less than the 5 millimetres required. This can create a waterway, leading the boat to sink, increasing the risk of drowning for users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive nor with the European standard EN 12216.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/05/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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