Standard Communications Pty Ltd—GME Accusat EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)

PRA number

2014/14204

Published date

10 Jul 2014

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

Other identifying numbers

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

Why the product is recalled

Due to a microprocessor malfunction, the EPIRB may fail the self test procedure.

What the hazards are to consumers

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

What consumers should 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.

Supplier

Standard Communications Pty Ltd (GME)

Traders who sold this product

Various marine chandleries and national marine retail chains, such as Whitworths, Bias and BCF.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

1 Jan 2005 - 29 Feb 2008