KenMcCulloch
Well-Known Member
Does anyone have any more information about the 'serious defect'? What exactly is wrong with these items?
Seago Lifejackets
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Chrusty1
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Why not phone Seago and ask them?
Bilgediver
Well-Known Member
Does anyone have any more information about the 'serious defect'? What exactly is wrong with these items?
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Have to make comparisons over a coffee as mine were old stock and don t have the problem...Wonder if your top up is the same as mine????
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Have to make comparisons over a coffee as mine were old stock and don t have the problem...Wonder if your top up is the same as mine????
dbewick
Member
I called them yesterday and they told me to blow up the jacket orally and if it held pressure overnight, then it was OK. Fortunately, it did! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Chrusty1
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I called them yesterday and they told me to blow up the jacket orally and if it held pressure overnight, then it was OK. Fortunately, it did! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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That is not what is reported here?.......
http://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080429105100ywnews.html
I called them yesterday and they told me to blow up the jacket orally and if it held pressure overnight, then it was OK. Fortunately, it did! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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That is not what is reported here?.......
http://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080429105100ywnews.html
chrishelen
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Thats going to cost em.
dukes4monny
Well-Known Member
I've just checked and I have one of the offending jackets........I just tried phoning Seago to find out more, and after the phone being engaged for 30 mins I managed to get a ringing phone, but no answer.......... /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif
If anyone has any more info about the fault I would be interested in hearing more about it........thanks.
BTW, Huffin, I was always told not to manually (orally) blow up the lifejacket to test it as this introduces moisture into the bladder which can cause it do deteriorate over time......try to use a bike / car pump maybe.
If anyone has any more info about the fault I would be interested in hearing more about it........thanks.
BTW, Huffin, I was always told not to manually (orally) blow up the lifejacket to test it as this introduces moisture into the bladder which can cause it do deteriorate over time......try to use a bike / car pump maybe.
Talbot
Well-Known Member
I have 3 of them, and its going to cost a small fortune to send them from Norway!
Graham66
Well-Known Member
Has this come about because of the Irish court case where the valve was deemed faulty?
john_morris_uk
Well-Known Member
The press release looks like this:NEWS RELEASE
Press Notice No: 149/08
28th May 2008
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets
The MCA has recently become aware that some Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets may have a defect which could result in serious injury.
The lifejackets are marked with a manufacture date in roman numerals, for instance the last quarter of 2005 is shown IV/05.
If you own a Seago 150 or 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets then please check the manufacture date. The lifejackets in question were sold in chandlery shops, marine retail outlets & marine web sites throughout the United Kingdom.
If you have an affected lifejacket then PLEASE STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY and return it to Seago Yachting Ltd, Mullany Business Park, Golden Cross, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3RP with your full contact details. A replacement lifejacket will be issued.
If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact Seago Yachting Ltd on 01825 873632
A safety alert will shortly be available on the MCA web site containing information on the recall to industry.
For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401
Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the Web at www.mcga.gov.uk
Press Notice No: 149/08
28th May 2008
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets
The MCA has recently become aware that some Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets may have a defect which could result in serious injury.
The lifejackets are marked with a manufacture date in roman numerals, for instance the last quarter of 2005 is shown IV/05.
If you own a Seago 150 or 175 Newton Lifejackets including Junior Lifejackets then please check the manufacture date. The lifejackets in question were sold in chandlery shops, marine retail outlets & marine web sites throughout the United Kingdom.
If you have an affected lifejacket then PLEASE STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY and return it to Seago Yachting Ltd, Mullany Business Park, Golden Cross, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3RP with your full contact details. A replacement lifejacket will be issued.
If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact Seago Yachting Ltd on 01825 873632
A safety alert will shortly be available on the MCA web site containing information on the recall to industry.
For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401
Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the Web at www.mcga.gov.uk
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Chrusty1
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Erm, yes....I posted the link see above /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
RobBrown
Well-Known Member
Re: Seago Lifejackets- Mailspeed Charter LJs included- FOR INFO
I have just spotted a recall notice on the Mailspeed site that states their Charter lifejackets are subject to the same recall as the Seago jackets- presumably same LJ but rebranded. Glad I saw it as I have 2 Charter LJs purchased in 2006 and until now had no idea they were potentially subject to the Seago recall. All other details are the same- so affected date of manuf batches IV/05, I/06-IV/06 &I/07 inclusive, returns to Seago Yachting.
I have just spotted a recall notice on the Mailspeed site that states their Charter lifejackets are subject to the same recall as the Seago jackets- presumably same LJ but rebranded. Glad I saw it as I have 2 Charter LJs purchased in 2006 and until now had no idea they were potentially subject to the Seago recall. All other details are the same- so affected date of manuf batches IV/05, I/06-IV/06 &I/07 inclusive, returns to Seago Yachting.
Jonny_H
Well-Known Member
Sent ours back today. When I called this morning the receptionist said they would check the jackets and if they were faulty they would replace, if not they would service the ones we sent and return them.
However, when we posted them (3 of) the postage came to £20 - so I emailed them asking if they would consider a contribution towards postage - I got a call back within 15 minutes from the recall manager saying they would replace the jackets with brand new ones, and send crotch straps with the replacements. As such they considered they were compensating postage costs as most people didn't have crotch straps.
Apparently they will do a 1 day turnaround, so stuff posted on Monday will be received and tested on Tuesday, despatched on Wednesday for a Thursday receipt .... we'll see!
Jonny
However, when we posted them (3 of) the postage came to £20 - so I emailed them asking if they would consider a contribution towards postage - I got a call back within 15 minutes from the recall manager saying they would replace the jackets with brand new ones, and send crotch straps with the replacements. As such they considered they were compensating postage costs as most people didn't have crotch straps.
Apparently they will do a 1 day turnaround, so stuff posted on Monday will be received and tested on Tuesday, despatched on Wednesday for a Thursday receipt .... we'll see!
Jonny
chewi
Well-Known Member
I rang the no. on the recall that invites questions. An answering machine refers you to the website but provides no means to ask questions, so I rang the other no on the same notice.
There I established that they can be collected and delivered from a chandlery ( not necessarily where it was bought from)..
In my case thas was Force 4 Poole, yet I bought them at SIBS.
They say they will collect from F4 Tuesday and return Friday ( at least in my case.
there is no mention of such an option on the notice so some are suffering postrage for no reason. My LJ's already have croitchstraps they were part of the bundle.
I will post back Friday.
There I established that they can be collected and delivered from a chandlery ( not necessarily where it was bought from)..
In my case thas was Force 4 Poole, yet I bought them at SIBS.
They say they will collect from F4 Tuesday and return Friday ( at least in my case.
there is no mention of such an option on the notice so some are suffering postrage for no reason. My LJ's already have croitchstraps they were part of the bundle.
I will post back Friday.
Steve Clayton
Well-Known Member
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I called them yesterday and they told me to blow up the jacket orally and if it held pressure overnight, then it was OK. Fortunately, it did! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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I spoke to Seago a few days ago and asked about the problem. Seems that after something like 24hours inflation some can start to deflate. So if it's not the general material or the seams then it's got to be the top up - maybe the valve itself or where the top up tube is fitted to the jacket. Gave them my serial numbers (boat is not in UK) and they said they would call me back and advise - still waiting for their call /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I called them yesterday and they told me to blow up the jacket orally and if it held pressure overnight, then it was OK. Fortunately, it did! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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I spoke to Seago a few days ago and asked about the problem. Seems that after something like 24hours inflation some can start to deflate. So if it's not the general material or the seams then it's got to be the top up - maybe the valve itself or where the top up tube is fitted to the jacket. Gave them my serial numbers (boat is not in UK) and they said they would call me back and advise - still waiting for their call /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Jonny_H
Well-Known Member
Steve,
I asked them today if they wanted serial numbers and they said they couldn't tell from serial numbers - they just wanted everything in the batches noted sending back. They didn't indicate what the problem was, but said they could do a 24 hr turn around?
Jonny
I asked them today if they wanted serial numbers and they said they couldn't tell from serial numbers - they just wanted everything in the batches noted sending back. They didn't indicate what the problem was, but said they could do a 24 hr turn around?
Jonny
chewi
Well-Known Member
Got to F4 at 0830 this am and happened to meet the delivery.
Swapped the unused I/07 LJ's over and got new ones II/08 .
Id say they redeeemed themselves but they could have deaclared this exchange arrangement instead of inviting peeps to post them!
Swapped the unused I/07 LJ's over and got new ones II/08 .
Id say they redeeemed themselves but they could have deaclared this exchange arrangement instead of inviting peeps to post them!
