Torqeedo GmbH, Gilching, has determined a possible safety risk in connection 
with the batteries of the outboard motors "Travel" and "Ultralight": There is a 
possible leak in the battery housing, therefore it cannot be ruled out that 
water may penetrate into the battery housing.

There is a corresponding risk in particular if a leaky battery becomes 
completely or partially submerged under water, so that more water can penetrate 
into the battery housing.

If water penetrates into the housing, it may cause a chemical reaction inside 
the battery case under unfavourable conditions, resulting in fire and/or 
bursting of the battery housing.

As a responsible manufacturer, Torqeedo wants to exclude the risk of injury and 
inform its customers.

We will perform an inspection for the following models and serial numbers and - 
if necessary - repair of the batteries:

Model        Serial number (S. no.)
             from … – to …

Travel       1001… – 1752…
Ultralight   1117… – 1826…
 

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Torqeedo is asking owners of models with these serial numbers to register via 
the website: www.torqeedo.com/safety. 

After registration, customers are informed promptly which service centre will 
be used to check the battery. The batteries are checked there and - if 
necessary - repaired.

"We apologise to our customers for the inconvenience and thank them in advance 
for their understanding of the implementation of this safety measure. This 
approach is very important to us because we are committed to providing our 
customers with products of the highest quality and safety," explains Christoph 
Ballin, Managing Director of Torqeedo.

Contact:
Dr. Christoph Ballin
Tel.: +49-8153-9215-160
E-mail: christoph.ballin@torqeedo.com

SOURCE: Torqeedo