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

PRA number: 2014/14204
Date published: 10^th July 2014

Product information

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

What are the defects?

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

What are the hazards?

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

Dates available for sale

• 1^st January 2005 – 29^th February 2008

Where the product was sold

• Nationally

Traders who sold this product

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

Supplier

Standard Communications Pty Ltd (GME)

Supplier’s web site

http://www.gme.net.au

What should consumers 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.