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BRP recalls ICON binnacle mount remote controls
- Starting date:
- November 1, 2013
- Posting date:
- November 1, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-36551
Affected products
ICON Binnacle single and dual mount remote controls sold by and for Evinrude TEC outbound engines.
Product description
This recall involves ICON binnacle single and dual lever mount controls. Please refer to the part number located on the lower part of the unit. The affected products are listed in the tables as follows and include the original part numbers and the current part numbers.
| Single Lever Binnacle Mount Control Kit | ||
| Original Part Number | Current Part Number | Description |
| 767053 | 765381 | 1 Engine - Binnacle Control |
| 767042 | 764980 | 1 Engine - Single Station |
| 767043 | 764981 | 1 Engine - Dual Station |
| Dual Lever Binnacle Mount Control Kit | ||
| Original Part Number | Current Part Number | Description |
| 767054 | 765382 | 2 Engine - Binnacle Conrtol |
| 767044 | 764982 | 2 Engine - Single Station |
| 767045 | 764983 | 2 Engine - Section Station |
| 767055 | 765383 | 3 Engine - Binnacle Control |
| 767046 | 764984 | 3 Engine - Single Station |
| 767047 | 764985 | 3 Engine - Second Station |
| 767056 | 765384 | 4 Engine - Binnacle Control |
| 767048 | 764986 | 4 Engine - Single Station |
| 767049 | 764987 | 4 Engine - Second Station |
| 767057 | 765385 | 5 Engine - Binnacle Control |
| 767050 | 764988 | 5 Engine - Single Station |
| 767051 | 764989 | 5 Engine - Second Station |
Hazard identified
A limited number of ICON binnacle mount remote control levers may be incorrectly assembled and pull away from the remote control resulting in loss of throttle and shift control. Loss of throttle and shift control may cause loss of boat control which could lead to serious injury or even death of the operator, passengers, or people nearby.
Neither Health Canada nor BRP has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the affected ICON Binnacle Mount Remote Controls.
Number sold
Approximately 288 units of the recalled single and dual levers were sold in Canada at various authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer nationwide.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from June 2009 through October 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Distributor
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BPR
Valcourt
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers are advised to not use the ICON binnacle mount remote control kits until an authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer has completed an inspection. Please call an authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer and make an appointment to have your ICON binnacle mount remote control(s) inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.
For more information or to report any difficulty in obtaining repairs or to find the nearest authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer, consumers may visit the firm’s website or call 1-262-884-5993 from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.