Winch brake for lifeboat
| Alert Number | A12/01369/22 |
| Brand | Zhenjiang DH Marine Equipment Co., Ltd. |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | dw34f |
| Published | 7 October 2022 |
Risk Description
The winch break may malfunction. This could prevent proper lowering of the lifeboat and evacuation of a vessel. Further, passengers/evacuees may suffer severe harm or death due to uncontrolled motion of the lifeboat when lowered. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Marine Equipment directive
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 03/08/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/08/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/08/2022
Product Description
Winches for survival craft and rescue boats