BCF - TAHWALHI Outboard Bridle Rope Recall

A recall notice for TAHWALHI Outboard Bridle Rope supplied by BCF as the pulley may release suddenly during use, resulting in loss of control of person being towed and potential for rope to come into contact with the propeller resulting in an increased risk of injury to users and bystanders.

BCF - TAHWALHI Outboard Bridle Rope

PRA No.

2019/17957

Date published

19 Nov 2019

Product description

TAHWALHI - red/yellow outboard bridle rope

Sold as a single item (product code 581347) or as an accessory in 1 person and 2 person Tow Tube Packs (product codes 580445 and 580488).

The recall only applies to the bridle rope.

Photograph of Outboard Bridle Rope

Photograph of 1 Person Round Row Tube Pack

Photograph of 2 Person Round Tow Tube Pack

What are the defects?

The pulley may release suddenly during use, resulting in loss of control of person being towed and potential for rope to come into contact with the propeller.

What are the hazards?

If the pulley releases suddenly during use, there is an increased risk of injury to users and bystanders.

What should consumers do?

Immediately cease using the product and return it to the closest BCF store for a replacement or refund.

For further information, please contact the SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd (BCF) Customer Care Centre on 1300 880 760 (Monday to Friday, 7am - 5.30pm and weekends, 8am - 4pm AEDST), or see the BCF website at https://www.bcf.com.au/

Supplier

BCF (Boating Camping Fishing)

Traders who sold this product

BCF stores
Online at https://www.bcf.com.au/

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Online

Dates available for sale

  • 19 September 2019 - 19 October 2019

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (964.75 KB)

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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