Chart plotter for recreational crafts
Injuries Recreational crafts Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0127/08 |
| Brand | Garmin GPSMAP 500-series |
| Category | Recreational crafts |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Model Number | Model no 520, 520s, 530, 530s, 540, 540s, 550, 550s. |
| Published | 1 February 2008 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of injuries because they may provide incorrect position information to the user or to interfaced NMEA device(s) in some circumstances. When this happens: 1. a navigation error may result, 2. interfaced NMEA device(s) would not receive correct position information, 3. autopilots utilizing the GPS outputs may navigate to unintended locations.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product is a chart plotter for recreational crafts. NMEA device(s) can be interfaced.