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Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines presenting a risk of injuries.
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Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines (2)
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What to do now
Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2312-0001). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
Mercury Marine has identified the possibility for injury to occur if fingers enter the top cowl air vents on some engine models. To prevent this, Mercury Marine is offering a bezel assembly to cover the top cowl air vents. Installation of the bezel assembly is required on all sold and unsold product.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
Mercury Marine have contacted all registered owners advising them of the issue and that they should contact an authorised dealer to schedule a service appointment to enable the bezel assembly to be fitted.
If you need help locating a dealer, please access: https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/find-a-dealer/ .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0001
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards working with the Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Top cowl assembly on certain models of outboard boat engines.
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Questions
Why has Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines been recalled?
Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
