USCG recalls personal flotation devices on label error

The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate issued a marine safety alert concerning a label error on personal flotation devices. Specifically, due to a label error Marlin Australia PTY, Ltd., has recalled lot 14442C1 of personal flotation devices (PFD) approved by the U.S. Coast Guard under approval numbers 160.055/215/0 and 160.055/216/0.

The recall has been made due to the fact that the Adult Model 320RT (160.055/215/0) incorrectly lists a minimum buoyant force of 32 pounds; the...

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