United KingdomMercury Marine FourStroke outboard motors intended for use in saltwater are affected; see the annex and attached PDF for specific models and serial numbers. The studs on the upper shift arm can corrode if the motor has been used in saltwater, potentially causing loss of shift function, so owners who have operated their boat in saltwater should take it to a Mercury Marine Authorised Dealer for repair and can contact UK importer E. P Barrus Ltd at customerservices@barrus.co.uk.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Mercury Marine FourStroke Outboard Motor due to stud corrosion if used in saltwater.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Watercraft
Brand: Mercury Marine
Affected models: For models and serial numbers please see the annex below and in attached PDF
Country of Origin: United States
Product Description: Outboard motors intended for use in saltwater.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2509-0305
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
If the motor is used in saltwater, it has been identified that the studs located on the upper shift arm of the specified FourStroke models can corrode over time. This could lead to potential loss of shift function during a component failure. Outboards outside of the affected serial number range, or within the affected serial number range that have only been operated in freshwater markets, do not require modification.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Recreational Craft Regulations 2017.
What to do
Modification programme.
Users are advised to take their boat to a Mercury Marine Authorised Dealer for repair if it has been operated in saltwater. To identify your local dealer, access the following webpage: Mercury Marine
For further information, please contact the UK Importer, E. P Barrus Ltd, at: customerservices@barrus.co.uk
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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