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🧸 Product FR June 21, 2024

Plastimo — Watercraft prefabricated hatch

Prefabricated raw aluminium hatch for recreational craft with dimensions: 567 mm x 567 mm. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Plastimo — Watercraft prefabricated hatch
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Drowning
Category
Other - Part/component of watercraft (powered or unpowered)
Hazard
The thickness of the hatch is less than the 5 millimetres required. This can create a waterway, leading the boat to sink, increasing the risk of drowning for users.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 812 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A Plastimo boat hatch is too thin. It should be at least 5 millimetres thick.

What's happening? The thin hatch can let water in. This may cause the boat to sink and users to drown.

Does this affect me? If you own a Plastimo boat with this hatch, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the boat and ask your dealer or a boat repair shop for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unsafe.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Drowning · Category: Other - Part/component of watercraft (powered or unpowered) · Hazard: The thickness of the hatch is less than the 5 millimetres required. This can create a waterway, leading the boat to sink, increasing the risk of drowning for users. · Origin: France

First published
June 21, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013229

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What is this product recall alert about?
Plastimo — Watercraft prefabricated hatch. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Drowning · Category: Other - Part/component of watercraft (powered or unpowered) · Hazard: The thickness of the hatch is less than the 5 millimetres required. This can create a waterway, leading the boat to sink, increasing the risk of drown...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 21, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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