BRP Recalls Coolers Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
CPSC recall 19153 · announced June 27, 2019 · Brp U.s · 2,500 units affected
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.
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact a BRP Sea-Doo dealer for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.sea-doo.com/form/contact-us.html or www.sea-doo.com and click on “Owner Center,” then “Safety” for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.