PRA number
2009/10923
Published date
Product description
The SPX-5 Sport Wheel Drive Pilot is a helm-mounted autopilot designed for use on small sports and fishing boats typically up to 9.2m (30') in length.
Reasons the product is recalled
The mechanical Clutch assembly may fail, causing the steering of the vessel to lock in one direction.
The hazards to consumers
With locked steering, the vessel may be at risk of collision with fixed hazards or other vessels.
What consumers should do
Customers must stop using the products immediately and arrange de-installation and return to the retailer/dealer from whom it was purchased. The retailer/dealer will arrange for a replacement or, if preferred, a refund.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Whitworths Nautical, South Pacific Marine Electronics, The Yacht Shop NT Pty Ltd, Aquatronics Marine, Fibreglass Creations, Bias Boating, Lusty and Blundell (NZ), Navcom Electronics, International Communication Systems, Buzzcats (Thailand) Co Ltd, Marinelect, Millteck Marine, Electronic Marine Solutions-EMS, Markwell Marine, Mandurah Marine Communications, Fusion Catamarans Mackay P/L
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
-
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
