Safety issues

Safety Issues

Plastimo

As a result of a defect on LED safety lights which reduces the light lifetime, manufacturer DNS has decided to recall certain products.

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Seago Lifejacket Safety Warning

The MCA has recently become aware that some Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets may have a defect which could result in serious injury.

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Latest episode of Yachting TV

View the latest episode of Yachting TV, RNLI Sea Safety Manager Peter Chennell talks about how to service your lifejacket.

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Kawasaki consumer alert notification (25 January 2008)

The following article highlights a potential risk from the throttle lever mechanism sticking on a particular model of Kawasaki PWC

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Crewsaver Safety Bulletin (8 October 2007)

Owners of Crewsaver Crewfit and Survivor inflatable lifejackets manufactured 12 or more years ago are alerted to a safety bulletin issued by Crewsaver.

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Recall of BFA liferaft (11 Sept 2007)

BFA marine has identified some overpressure valves failures on liferafts in use, which may lead to a complete deflation of the compartment when broken.

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Safety notice for owners of manually inflated lifejackets (5 July 2007)

United Moulders have become aware that after extended use the UML manual inflator may not function adequately. It is recommended that you check your lifejacket

Recall of Silva S10 DSC VHF radios (3 Jan 2006)

Serial Numbers:0300001 to 0401060, supplied to the market between December 2003 and May 2004

XM/BFA liferaft safety warning

A safety warning notice has been issued for BFA Marine Pacific or Atlantic or Baltic and XM/BFA Offshore liferafts purchased between August 1995 and June 2000.