GME epirb safety alert
Submitted by nate80 on Tue, 2013-11-12 23:39
G'day all. I'm about to buy an epirb for my tub and have been researching the available options. On GME's site they have a safety alert www.gme.net.au/public/pdf/brochures/epirb%safety%20alert.pdf
sea-kem
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Something wrong with the
Something wrong with the link bud.
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GME Safety Alert
http://www.gme.net.au/public/pdf/brochures/epirb%20safety%20alert.pdf
It says that GME units made between 2005 and 2010 have an issue which can cause the epirb to malfunction. Basically it says use the self test function monthly(you are supposed to be doing this anyway).
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Nice to know - better put a
Nice to know - better put a note in the diary to test it next time I'm up at the boat!!
Thanks for posting
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It is NOT acceptable that a
It is NOT acceptable that a lifesaving safety device has a known fault and is not being replaced by the manufacturer! Come on GME, you need to recall these and replace them with working units!
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