This recall involves Hydrostatic Release Units (HRU) manufactured by SAFETMADE with model no LR-1 and EP-1 delivered to consumers for use on life rafts and EPIRBs; sold at retail locations such as ship chandlers, ship suppliers, life raft repair/service stations, EPIRB and radio communication service stations, and maritime equipment retailers.
Possible malfunction risks are detected due to harsh sea conditions and high levels of salty water effect on the product that may result in corrosion inside the unit.
Replace units in operations (ASAP) and stop sales of units in stocks:
Consumers should not try to open and inspect HRU themselves; they should immediately contact SAFETMADE Marine Products CO. to arrange a replacement at the nearest port.
All units should be reported and replaced until 01.09.2016 18:00 GMT
Safetmade Marine Products Co. will not be held responsible for any possible incidents due to non-replaced HRU units after the mentioned above date.
1 Issue and send us a documentation that specifies the number of units they hold, their respective serial numbers, date purchased and date installed on the life raft or EPIRB.
2 According to the information and confirmation supplied by our side, proceed with replacing the units.
3 Remove the HRU from liferaft or EPIRB. Disable units by cutting their ropes or breaking pins . Take photos of removed HRU units and send to: [email protected]
4 Removed units should be disposed as an expired
Distributors and sellers should immediately Stop sales, count the remaining units in their stocks, issue a document for their serial numbers and contact SAFETMADE Marine Products CO.
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