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Safety Notice by Crewsaver - Lifejackets prior to 1998 by Crewsaver, Barbour, Cosalt, Douglas Gill, Fox, Leeda, Musto or Marlin Brand. Automatic with United Moulders Mark 3 Automatic Operating Head. A notice in the March 2005 issue of Motor Boats Monthly warns of a minor modification required to ensure safe operation. Repeated over tightening of the CO2 bottle can cause wear within the operating head, which may permit gas to escape when the jacket is inflated. Please visit www.crewsaver.co.uk/mk3 for full information and a free ‘O’ ring to solve the potential problem.
Tel: 02392 528621 - Fax: 02392 510905 - Email: mk3@crewsaver.co.uk

Safety Notice by XM - Some XM Quickfit Lifejackets have been sent out without inflators. XM say check for the bottle attached to the inflator valve. If it’s there all is well. If the bottle is missing contact XM as below.

tel: 08707 514 666
or
e-mail: technical@xm-yachting.co.uk

Note - It’s a good idea to check all such kit anyway at the time of purchase. After all, anybody can make a mistake but it’s your life at risk! Check your safety kit,

Safety Re-call of all Pains Wessex Mk7 White hand held flares item No 52651 as at 04/05/06 following an accident. Return in-date flares to place of purchase or nearest chandler. Out of date flares please call Pains Wessex on 02392 623965.
For further info call PW on 02392 623962 or email recall@pwss.com.