GME Accusat EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)

Official notice

3 Dec 2013

Last checked

3 Dec 2013

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns GME Accusat EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon). If the defect occurs, the EPIRB may not operate in an emergency situation. Published 2013-12-03.

What to do now

Perform a test of the unit as indicated on the unit itself in an open area. If the unit does not perform the test function, consumers should contact GME on our hotline mtfail@gme.net.au or contact number advised.

Recall number

77d0e40d-af3d-42ca-b9bc-95586576d0d5

Official notice

2013-12-03

The hazard

If the defect occurs, the EPIRB may not operate in an emergency situation.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

DESCRIPTION MODEL MT400

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Affected products

Product 1

Radio beacon that when activated sends a radio signal via satellite or homing frequency to notify of a distress situation.

Risk / hazard

If the defect occurs, the EPIRB may not operate in an emergency situation.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Boat parts and accessories

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

77d0e40d-af3d-42ca-b9bc-95586576d0d5

Classification

Boat parts and accessories

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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