Sumerset Houseboats recalls
Sumerset Houseboats boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 2,886 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Sumerset Houseboats has three USCG safety recalls on record spanning 1995 to 2002, affecting 2,886 units across multiple model years. The campaigns address carbon monoxide risk from generator exhaust and two separate electrical system hazards including shock risk from AC stray current. Any used Sumerset houseboat from the 1990s or early 2000s warrants verification that these remedies were completed.
All Sumerset Houseboats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
010012T2/22/2001GENERATOR EXHAUST (CO)
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
020189T10/22/2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950104T10/13/1995ELECTRICAL AC STRAY CURR; SHOCK HAZARD
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Sumerset Houseboats
- Request the hull identification number from the seller and check it against USCG recall databases to confirm which campaigns apply to that specific unit.
- Ask the seller for documentation proving the generator exhaust modification, electrical system repairs, and AC grounding remedies were completed by an authorized facility.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the generator exhaust routing for proper ventilation and test the AC electrical system for stray current before purchase.
- If remedy records are missing, budget for a qualified marine electrician to inspect and correct the recalled electrical and exhaust systems before occupying the boat.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sumerset Houseboats were recalled?
Three campaigns recalled 2,886 Sumerset units between 1995 and 2002 for generator exhaust carbon monoxide risk and electrical system shock hazards.
What was the Sumerset Houseboats generator recall about?
Campaign 010012T in February 2001 recalled 1,384 units for generator exhaust systems that could leak carbon monoxide into living spaces.
Are older Sumerset Houseboats safe to buy?
Models from the 1990s and early 2000s are safe only if the three electrical and exhaust recalls were remedied. Verify completion with the seller and have a surveyor inspect the systems.
How do I check if a used Sumerset has open recalls?
Use the hull identification number to search the USCG recall database or call the Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 800 368 5647 for campaign applicability.