Lithium Batteries included in the Electrical Boat Motor Models Travel and Ultralight
- Hazard
If water enters the housing, an electrolytic reaction may occur and could pose a fire risk. This may result in a serious injury.
- What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Torqeedo outboard motor battery. Consumers with the affected models will need to register the batteries on the https://www.torqeedo.com/safety Torqeedo GmbH will then contact consumers directly to advise which Torqeedo service centre to get the battery checked and repaired or replaced. For further information, please call Power Equipment Pty Ltd on 1800 069 469 (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm AEST), or email asia@torqeedo.com
- Description
Lithium batteries included in the electrical boat motor models Travel and Ultralight
- Published
- September 26, 2019
Regulator & source
Product Safety Australia (ACCC) · productsafety.gov.au
Source: ACCC © Commonwealth of Australia
Official safety notice: productsafety.gov.au/node/19636
Last updated September 14, 2026
Sources
- Cited address
Source: productsafety.gov.au/node/19636