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BRP Recalls Coolers Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

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Recall Date: June 27, 2019

Recall Number: 19-153

Recall Summary

Name of product: BRP Sea-Doo marine coolers

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.

Remedy: Repair. Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact a BRP Sea-Doo dealer for a free repair.

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.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/BRP-Recalls-Coolers-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Suffocation-Hazards

Recall Details

Units: About 2,500

Description: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Distributor(s): BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

Manufactured In: United States

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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