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Sea-Doo Passenger Seat recalled over an injury risk

Cuts and injuriesSerious risk

Product recall for Sea-Doo Passenger Seat presenting a risk of injuries as the passenger seat may unlatch from the watercraft.

  • Sea-Doo Passenger Seat: photo from the OPSS notice of 7 Jul 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

What to do now

The risk with Sea-Doo Passenger Seat is physical injury.

  1. Stop using it.
  2. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
  3. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.

If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2207-0080). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Sea-Doo Passenger Seat presenting a risk of injuries as the passenger seat may unlatch from the watercraft.

The risk

The passenger seat may unlatch from the watercraft. If this happens, the passenger may unexpectedly fall in the water, and this could cause serious injuries or even death.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users. Affected products have only been sold by authorised BRP Sea-Doo dealers and customers have been contacted. Individuals should contract the dealer they purchased from for further information.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2207-0080

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Black watercraft passenger seat with two side handles

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Sea-Doo Passenger Seat been recalled?

The risk with Sea-Doo Passenger Seat is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.

What should I do now?

Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.

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