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Public Notice

 

James DeHoney
President/General Manager
Cal-June Inc.

(818) 761-3516
email@jimbuoy.com
www.jimbuoy.com

Warning of Potentially Hazardous Life Jackets

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, June 22, 2019 – The following is a notification from Cal-June Inc. that the Model 601 and 603 life vests identified below may not be able to be donned properly. This is due to a potential condition where the movable strap may be fused to the vest preventing proper donning (see Photo). The life vests are typically sold for use on commercial vessels.

Name of Product:   JIM-BUOY Model 601 Adult Type 1 life jacket
    JIM-BUOY Model 603 Child Type 1 life jacket
     
Manufacturer:   Cal-June Inc. of North Hollywood, CA
     
Hazard:   The movable strap may be fused to the vest, preventing proper donning.
     
Remedy:   Cal-June Inc. recommends that you stop using this product should this condition be encountered and replaced with a suitable alternative life jacket.

JIM-BUOY Model 603 Child Type 1 life jacket Manufacturer: Cal-June Inc. of North Hollywood, CA Hazard: The movable strap may be fused to the vest, preventing proper donning. Remedy: Cal-June Inc. recommends that you stop using this product should this condition be encountered and replaced with a suitable alternative life jacket. Cal-June Inc, Highly Recommends that JIM-BUOY Model 601 and Model 603 life jackets be inspected Immediately and Semi-Annually thereafter to ensure that the movable strap is not fused to the vest.

 

 

 

 

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