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Hydrostatic release units Safetbag “SAFETMADE” — risk: drowning
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0586/16
Summary
null 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.
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Product
- Hydrostatic release units used in the maritime sector for automatically releasing life rafts and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons in an emergency situation.
What is the risk?
- null 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
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/12/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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