GME Accusat EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
Published 10 July 2014
Product
Radio beacon that when activated sends a radio signal via satellite or homing frequency to notify of a distress situation. Identifying features description 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 it was recalled
Due to a microprocessor malfunction, the EPIRB may fail the self test procedure.
Hazard
If the defect occurs, the EPIRB may not operate in an emergency situation.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.