Attention is drawn to the the Safety Alert No. 44 released by the UK MCA in July 2012, related to lifejackets type ,Mullion manufacturer of Lifejacket COMPACT 150N ISO 12402 for which it was discovered that a problem may occur during the inflation of the above mentioned lifejacket.

MCA was informed that in order to avoid any potential safety issue, Mullion is recalling COMPACT 150N ISO 12402 lifejackets if they have a yellow valve in the oral tube (see  attached Mullion Technical Safety Alert). The affected lifejackets are being recalled as a precaution for inspection and, where appropriate, repair or replacement.

Owners of lifejackets as described above should:

Not use them.Return them to the nearest Mullion Lifejacket Service Station or to Sioen Ireland factory in Donegal to have the oral tube valve checked for stability or lifejacket replacement if necessary.

Owners of these lifejackets seeking further information on the recall process can call the Mullion Helpline on UK/Ireland +44 (797) 11 03 798 between 0800 and1600 (UK local time)

International calls outside of the UK/Ireland +32 (51) 74 15 21
Owners can also make contact by email mullion@sioen.com