Recreational boat - Throttle lever mechanism
Recreational boat - Throttle lever mechanism was recalled on 1 February 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0098/08. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because under certain circumstances, the throttle lever mechanism may come into contact with the handlebar padding, resulting in a failure of the throttle to return to idle upon release of the operator's hand.
| Alert Number | 0098/08 |
| Brand | KAWASAKI |
| Category | Recreational crafts |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Personal Water Crafts (PWC), model JT1500-B7F, Ultra 250x. |
| Published | 1 February 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because under certain circumstances, the throttle lever mechanism may come into contact with the handlebar padding, resulting in a failure of the throttle to return to idle upon release of the operator's hand. It is possible for the throttle lever housing to be rotated or to be moved laterally on the handlebar. Under certain conditions of lateral movement and rotation, if the operator twists the housing to a new location (possibly to accommodate a different position of the adjustable handlebar) and does not re-tighten the screws securing the housing to the handlebar, the throttle lever housing can be positioned such that the handlebar padding may interfere with the ability of the throttle to fully close upon release of the throttle lever. Movement of the housing can result in a situation where the handlebar pad can interfere with the proper return of the throttle lever to the idle position, causing a possible risk of fall and injuries for the rider.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall affects 2007 model year Kawasaki Personal Water Crafts (PWC), model JT1500-B7F, Ultra 250x, with serial numbers from KAW39001*707 to KAW39972*707, where * is any variable element.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Recreational boat - Throttle lever mechanism.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.