UK/Basildon: Castrol recalls some Two-Stroke Oils due to water contamination hazard. TSI: http://ht.ly/l4CvO
Direct link: http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/advice/advice-recall-item.cfm?id=302221
Additional information:
The Trading Standards Institute (“TSI”) reports some one-litre bottles of Castrol oil used in two-stroke engines is contaminated with water. The contamination in some bottles may potentially be sufficient to cause engine seizure. The affected products and the batch numbers are as follows:
- Castrol Power 1 Racing 2T; Batch code: 141735, 143802
- Castrol Power 1 Scooter 2T; Batch code: 119990, 147997
- Castrol Act>Evo 2T; Batch code: 126486, 135401, 150755
According to the TSI, the recalled Castrol Oils were on sale from 3 September 2012. The products are mainly used in motorcycles or small scooters, but can also be used in other equipment with two stroke engines.
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2006
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