Important Safety Warning: Possible Fire Risk With Torqeedo Outboard Motor Batteries "Travel" and "Ultralight"

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GILCHING, Germany, June 14, 2019 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

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