Sevca LLC Recalls Sevylor(R) Tow Behinds; Quick Hitch Connectors Break, Posing Serious Hazard to Users

The recall involves the following model Sevylor® Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch component. The Quick Hitches were manufactured between 2005 and 2009. Model No. Description 2000002098 Avenger ST2467 Daytona U362YEL Daytona U346RED Devil Ray ST9007 Double Threat U350BLK Double Threat U350GRN Double Threat ST2607 Drag'n Master U363RED Drag'n Master ST9401 Flight Blaster U338RED Flight Blaster ST2000 Le Biscuit U371RED Le Biscuit ST2540 Raging Racer U382PUR Raging Racer ST2650 Super Blaster U384BLU Super Blaster U384RED Super Blaster ST9300WM Triple Blaster ST9300 Triple Threat U351RED Triple Threat ST9050 Twin Blaster U349YEL Twin Blaster ST9075 Velocity Blaster U353YEL Velocity Blaster ST2467WM Wake Zone U362CMB Wake Zone. Recalled by Shanghai Suofeng Plastic Metal Manufactures Co., Ltd., China. Units affected: About 94,000.

The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured.

Consumers should immediately stop using their recalled tow behinds and contact Sevca to receive instructions on how to remove the Quick Hitch from their tow behind and use the tow behind without the Quick Hitch. Consumers will receive a 1-2 person tow rope for returning the Quick Hitch.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 23, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09285.