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Kannad Marine recalls Safelink EPIRB
- Starting date:
- February 29, 2016
- Posting date:
- February 29, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Specialized Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-57264
Affected products
Kannad Safelink Marine EPIRB
Product description
This recall involves Kannad Safelink Marine EPIRB's which are compact emergency position indicating radio beacons for use to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency. The words "Kannad Safelink" are printed on the white container and moulded into the black plastic of the wall mounting bracket.
Part No's Affected | Description |
---|---|
K1202311 | EPIRB SafeLink Manual+ GPS |
K1202367 | EPIRB SafeLink Auto GPS |
Hazard identified
The SAFELINK EPIRB's yellow body plastic may prematurely age when subjected to specific environmental conditions, which has the potential to impact on its long term effectiveness in the field. This may result in the EPIRB not working as intended in an emergency situation.
Neither Health Canada nor Kannad Marine has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 300 recalled units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2010 to January 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United Kingdom.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Kannad Marine
Portsmouth
UNITED KINGDOM
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected Safelink EPIRB and contact Kannad Marine to arrange a replacement. Please register your ownership, location and contact details via the dedicated safelinkepirbsupport website. Once registered, Kannad Marine Support team will direct you to your local partner to arrange a replacement of your beacon with a Kannad Sport Pro + Auto or Manual, with a 5 year warranty, free of charge.
For more information, consumers may contact Kannad Marine by email or contact Kannad via their 24 hrs toll free service 1 (800) 262 8722 from Monday to Sunday.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.