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Fuel level sensor in a fixed fuel tank for recreational crafts – Nuova Rade, San Giorgio S.E.I.N

Serious risk Fire, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 12 Jul 2007In the weekly report of 13 Jul 2007 (week 27, 2007)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Fuel level sensor in a fixed fuel tank for recreational crafts
Brand
Nuova Rade, San Giorgio S.E.I.N
Brand as notified
Nuova Rade / San Giorgio S.E.I.N.
Type / model
"Sogliola" nr. 50218 (in 2006 catalogue) Volume 80 litres, net volume 72 litres fitted with a fuel level sensor and gasket provided by the manufacturer San Giorgio S.E.I.N. Fuel tanks in Buster X craft manufactured between November 2006 and June 2007. Possibly other craft using the same fuel tank and/or fuel level sensor and gasket.
Description
Plastic fuel tank for recreational craft with a sensor for fuel level. A fault has been detected in Buster X craft.
Risk
The product poses a serious risk of explosion, fire and skin irritation because the fuel level sensor’s gasket loses its properties and becomes fragile when in prolonged contact with petrol. This may lead to leakage of fuel from the tank with consequent leakage of petrol into the boat.The product does not comply with the Recreational Craft Directive.
Measures
  • Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Press release has been issued
Notifying country
Finland
Country of origin
Italy
Alert type
Consumer

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0674/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-27 (XML)
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