Fire, Injuries

Pleasure boat

Quicksilver
Pleasure boatPleasure boat
Case number
A12/1158/16
Category
Recreational crafts
Type / Model
855 CRUISER , ACTIV 755 OPEN and ACTIV 755 SUNDECK (Year 2016) , QS 755 PILOTHOUSE
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇪🇸 Spain
Country of origin
🇵🇹 Portugal
Published
2016-09-30

⚠️ 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

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

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