Pleasure boat

Fire, Injuries Recreational crafts Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Pleasure boat
Alert NumberA12/1158/16
BrandQuicksilver
CategoryRecreational crafts
Risk TypeFire, Injuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPortugal
Model Number855 CRUISER , ACTIV 755 OPEN and ACTIV 755 SUNDECK (Year 2016) , QS 755 PILOTHOUSE
Published30 September 2016

Risk Description

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 usersDate of entry into force: 03/06/2016

Product Description

Small pleasure boat with a breaker (ignition switch) that has a red rubber sleeve over a black plastic lever for the windlass.

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