Inflatable raft - Hydro Force Marine Pro Raft Set – Bestway

Serious risk Drowning

Product

Inflatable raft - Hydro Force Marine Pro Raft Set

Brand

Bestway (20 alerts)

Type / model

Bestway 6501027 (or 65010).

Description

An inflatable PVC raft with oars and a wooden backboard. L: 2.7m; W: 1.42m.

Risk

The product poses a risk of drowning because, even if the boat is inflated correctly, due to a material defect the both of the side air chambers can be ripped and break at the same time causing a "boom"-sound. The raft is being sold together with a wooden board for motor attachment although it is classified as a ”type 1” raft which can only be operated manually, with oars (EN ISO 6185-1). Many customers may install an electric outboard or a petrol engine in their raft as the instructions on motor assembly are not very clear, causing an explosion hazard. One accident reported: a raft exploded while in water overnight. The raft has two separate air chambers on the side tubes, which both had deflated due to a material defect. The product does not comply with the Recreational Craft Directive 2003/44/EC.

Measures

• Voluntary withdrawal from the market and information to consumers by the importer

Notifying country

Finland

Country of origin

People's Republic of China

Alert type

Consumer

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