Epirb recall

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For those who have an EPIRP,including older models PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE regarding faulty units..............

Standard Communications Pty Ltd—GME Accusat EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
PRA number: 2014/14204
Date published: 10th July 2014
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Product information
Product description
Radio beacon that when activated sends a radio signal via satellite or homing frequency to notify of a distress situation.
Identifying features
Model MT400, MT401, MT403 with Serial Numbers starting with:

501XXXXX, 502XXXXX, 503XXXXX, 504XXXXX, 505XXXXX, 506XXXXX, 507XXXXX, 508XXXXX, 509XXXXX, 510XXXXX, 511XXXXX, 512XXXXX, 601XXXXX, 602XXXXX, 603XXXXX, 604XXXXX, 605XXXXX, 606XXXXX, 607XXXXX, 608XXXXX, 609XXXXX, 610XXXXX, 611XXXXX, 612XXXXX, 701XXXXX, 702XXXXX, 703XXXXX, 704XXXXX, 705XXXXX, 706XXXXX, 707XXXXX, 708XXXXX, 709XXXXX, 710XXXXX, 711XXXXX, 712XXXXX, 801XXXXX, or 802XXXXX
What are the defects?
Due to a microprocessor malfunction, the EPIRB may fail the self test procedure.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, the EPIRB may not operate in an emergency situation.
Dates available for sale
1st January 2005 - 29th February 2008
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
Various marine chandleries and national marine retail chains, such as Whitworths, Bias and BCF.
Supplier
Standard Communications Pty Ltd (GME)
Supplier's web site
http://www.gme.net.au
What should consumers do?
Consumers should check the model and serial number of their EPIRB. If the EPIRB is from the serial number range specified, they should contact Standard Communications via email to recall@gme.net.au or by phone to (02) 8867 6000.
Advertisements and supporting documentation
Australian Recall Notice.pdf (302.3 KB)