Product Safety Report
Reference 2509-0307
FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2509-0307 Mercury Marine 450R and 500R Outboard Motors
Outboard motors.
Recorded risk
Not provided
Source updated 22 October 2025
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a risk of injuries as it is possible for the user to trap their fingers in the top cowl air vents during use.
What the notice records
Corrective action
Mercury Marine is providing a bezel assembly to cover the top air vents of the affected engine models. Consumers with affected products should take their boat to any Mercury Marine Authorised Dealer for bezel installation. To identify your local dealer, access the following webpage:Mercury Marine
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Mercury Marine 450R and 500R Outboard Motors
- Brand
- Mercury Marine
- Models
- 450R and 500R
- Product type
- Recreational craft - Watercraft
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- United States
- Measure
- Modification programme
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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