Zodiac International has identified a possible problem with the valves on some of its liferafts which its says “could lead to a complete malfunction.”
As a result the company is asking anyone who purchased either a BFA Marine Pacific, Atlantic or Baltic liferaft or an XM/BFA Offshore liferaft between August 1995 and June 2000 to have the liferaft serviced before further use.
The manufacturer of these liferafts — Nautiv Sicherheit für Wassersport and Zodiac International — say that if your liferaft has been serviced since March 1st 2003 by an approved service station, the valves will have already been checked and no replacement of the valves will be needed.
If, however, it hasn't been serviced, an approved BFA service station will check the valves and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.
To find out where your nearest station is please contact savmarineinfo@zodiac.com
for BFA liferafts or, for XM/BFA liferafts, email sales@xm-yachting.co.uk
