Zhenjiang DH Marine Equipment Co., Ltd. — Winch brake for lifeboat
Winches for survival craft and rescue boats
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Hazard
- 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.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a winch brake made by Zhenjiang DH Marine Equipment. It is used to control the lowering of lifeboats on ships.
What's happening? The brake may not work right. This could stop the lifeboat from lowering safely. People could get badly hurt or die if the boat moves too fast.
Does this affect me? If you work on or travel on ships with this winch brake, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the winch brake right away. Ask your ship’s safety officer or a marine expert for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsafe.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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