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Safetbag SAFETMADE hydrostatic release units — drowning risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDrowningMay 13, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Safetbag SAFETMADE hydrostatic release units — drowning risk

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Hazard

The hydrostatic release unit may not automatically release the necessary safety equipment in an emergency situation. This product does not comply with the requirements of the directive on marine equipment.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (14/12/2015)

Product description

Hydrostatic release units used in the maritime sector for automatically releasing life rafts and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons in an emergency situation.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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