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Mustang Survival Hydrostatic Inflation technology (HIT) Inflatable Personal Flotation Device
- Starting date:
- September 25, 2012
- Posting date:
- September 25, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14900
Affected products
Mustang Survival Hydrostatic Inflation technology (HIT) Inflatable Personal Flotation Device
Product description
This recall involves the following Mustang Survival products:
- MA7214 HIT Inflatable re-arm kit
- MD3153 Deluxe Inflatable PDF with HIT
- MD3154 Deluxe Inflatable PFD with HIT (with harness)
- MD3157 Deluxe Inflatable Life Jacket with HIT
Hazard identified
The automatic/manual gas inflation system may not activate as intended, causing a partial or non-inflation resulting in a possible drowning hazard.
Neither Mustang Survival nor Health Canada have received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 841 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from April 2012 to August 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Mustang Survival
Burnaby
British Columbia
CANADA
- Distributor
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Mustang Survival
Burnaby
British Columbia
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the PFD and review the instructions stated by Mustang Survival on the firm's Web site.
For more information, consumers may call Mustang Survival customer service at 1-800-526-0532, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST.