CPSC2009-07-23
Sevca LLC Recalls Sevylor(R) Tow Behinds; Quick Hitch Connectors Break, Posing Serious Hazard to Users
Shanghai Suofeng Plastic Metal Manufactures Co., Ltd., China
Hazard
The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their recalled tow behinds and contact Sevca to receive instructions on how to remove the Quick Hitch from their tow behind and use the tow behind without the Quick Hitch. Consumers will receive a 1-2 person tow rope for returning the Quick Hitch.
Sold at
Department and retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for between about $50 and $240.
Affected count
About 94,000
Injuries reported
Sevca LLC has received one report of an occupant of a boat being struck by a piece of the Quick Hitch still attached to the towrope.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Sevylor® Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Sevca at (800) 356-3612 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sevylor.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Sevca-LLC-Recalls-Sevylor-Tow-Behinds-Quick-Hitch-Connectors-Break-Posing-Serious-Hazard-to-UsersDon't want to check this manually?
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