NVIC 04-85: Recalls and corrections for lifesaving equipment

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES COAST GUARD MAILING ADDRESS—G-MVI-3 U.S. Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593 Phone: 202-426-1444 NVIC 4-85 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 4-85 29 MAY 1985 Subj: Recalls and Other Corrective Measures for Lifesaving Equipment

Recall and Other Corrective Measures for Lifesaving Equipment — PURPOSE. This Circular contains information on current manufacturers' recalls of lifesaving equipment, and information on corrections that should be made to other items of lifesaving equipment.

PURPOSE. This Circular contains information on current manufacturers' recalls of lifesaving equipment, and information on corrections that should be made to other items of lifesaving equipment.

Recall and Other Corrective Measures for Lifesaving Equipment — BACKGROUND. Lifesaving devices, like other manufactured products, are sometimes defective or are unsuitable for use for various reasons. Despite quality control at the factory and production testing by the Coast Guard, defective products occasionally escape detection and may be sold for shipboard use. Some of these defects can be corrected simply on the vessel; others may require recall of the product by the manufacturer. In spite o

2. BACKGROUND. Lifesaving devices, like other manufactured products, are sometimes defective or are unsuitable for use for various reasons. Despite quality control at the factory and production testing by the Coast Guard, defective products occasionally escape detection and may be sold for shipboard use. Some of these defects can be corrected simply on the vessel; others may require recall of the product by the manufacturer. In spite of the efforts of manufacturers to notify purchasers of recalled items, these notifications are often not fully successful.

Recall and Other Corrective Measures for Lifesaving Equipment — ACTION.

a. Coast Guard inspectors shall make sure corrective action is taken for the equipment described in the enclosures to this Circular when found on board an inspected vessel. b. Operators of vessels having the equipment described in this circular, and persons who service and repair the equipment, are advised to take the corrective actions described in the enclosures to this Circular. B. G. BURNS Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Acting Chief Officer of Harbor Marine Safety DISTRIBUTION—SDL No. 121 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z A B 2 10 3 3 1 5 132 1 1 C * 1 1 x D 1 1 1 1 1 * 1 E 1 2 2 2 F 1 1 1 1 1 G H * NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION: (See Page 2) NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 4-85 29 MAY 1985 Encl: (1) Termination of Approval of Smith & Wesson Line Thrower Rockets

(2) Recall of Gladding F500, Model 3 Life Preservers

(3) Recall of ACR Electronics RLB-15 Class A Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB)

(4) Recall of Cal-June Model 450, Jim Buoy PFD Light

(5) Repair of Inflation Valves and Tubes on Certain Exposure Suits

(6) Recall of Datrex Emergency Drinking Water

(7) Discontinued Approval for Use of Certain Portable Lifeboat Radios in Totally Enclosed Lifeboats and Survival Capsules

(8) Use Limitations on Certain Hydraulic Releases

(9) Repair of Kilgore Model G. R.-52-CK Line Throwing Rocket Launchers

(10) Use of Lanyards on Class A EPIRBs

(11) Recall of Billy Pugh Model 200 Life Preservers

(12) Recall of Kent Sporting Goods Model 67 Life Preservers

(13) Recall of Switlik Inflatable Life Rafts Non-Standard Distribution: C:e Baltimore (45); Alameda (40); Port Arthur, Honolulu, Puget Sound (35); Miami, Mobile, Long Beach (25); Norfolk, Jacksonville, Portland OR (20); Boston, Portland ME, Charleston, Anchorage, Galveston, (15); Cleveland (12), Cincinnati, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Paducah, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Savannah, San Juan, Tampa, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Milwaukee, San Diego, Juneau, Valdez (10); Providence, Huntington, Wilmington, Corpus Christi, Toledo (5). C:m New Orleans (140); New York (70); Philadelphia (35); Houston (25); St. Ignace (5); Sturgeon Bay (4). D:1 CG Liaison Officer MILSEALIFTCOMD M-65 STRAT MOB, CG Liaison Officer JUSMAGPHIL(1). ZTC-68