BRP Recalls Coolers Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Recall 19153 · Jun 27, 2019 · Brp
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19153
- Date
- Jun 27, 2019
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- BRP Sea-Doo marine coolers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
This recall involves Sea-Doo LinQ™ 13.5 gallon or 51 liter marine coolers sold separately or with model year 2019 Sea-Doo Fish Pro personal watercraft. The coolers are made for use on boats and marine environments. Part number 269800817 is engraved under the cooler and can also be found on a sticker under the cooler. The coolers are white with black storage pocket, rod holder system and trolling slots.
What can happen
The cooler latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the air tight container posing entrapment and suffocation hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact a BRP Sea-Doo dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Sea-Doo dealers nationwide and online on sea-doo.com, Amazon.com, and other websites from September 2018 through June 2019 for about $650 when sold separately.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled brp sea-doo marine coolers?
Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact a BRP Sea-Doo dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The cooler latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the air tight container posing entrapment and suffocation hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.