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EU Safety GateRecalled 2007-07-13serious risk

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

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Fuel level sensor in a fixed fuel tank for recreational crafts

  • Brand Nuova Rade / San Giorgio S.E.I.N.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

A plastic fuel tank equipped with a fuel level sensor used in recreational boats poses a serious risk of explosion, fire, and skin irritation. The gasket in the fuel level sensor degrades when exposed to petrol over time, becoming fragile and losing its protective properties. This degradation can cause fuel to leak from the tank into the boat. The product does not comply with the Recreational Craft Directive. The affected model is the "Sogliola" nr. 50218 fuel tank with 80-liter capacity (72-liter net volume), which was installed in Buster X boats manufactured between November 2006 and June 2007, and may also be present in other recreational craft using the same fuel tank.

The importer has voluntarily taken corrective action and issued a press release regarding this defect. However, the recall record does not specify what remedy or action affected consumers should take.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Plastic fuel tank for recreational craft with a sensor for fuel level. A fault has been detected in Buster X craft. 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 an Notifying country: Finland

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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