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    This document warns about fake emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) that were discovered and do not function properly. It details that a service station found EEBDs brought in for inspection were fake copies that would create a dangerous situation for the user in an emergency because the mask hood cannot fit over a normal head and the zipper opens in the wrong direction, preventing the automatic release of air. Users are urged to remove any fake sets discovered from service immediately.

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    This document warns about fake emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) that were discovered and do not function properly. It details that a service station found EEBDs brought in for inspection were fake copies that would create a dangerous situation for the user in an emergency because the mask hood cannot fit over a normal head and the zipper opens in the wrong direction, preventing the automatic release of air. Users are urged to remove any fake sets discovered from service immediately.

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    IMCA-Download-4818 (MSF Flash - Fake EEBD Sets)

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    This document warns about fake emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) that were discovered and do not function properly. It details that a service station found EEBDs brought in for inspection were fake copies that would create a dangerous situation for the user in an emergency because the mask hood cannot fit over a normal head and the zipper opens in the wrong direction, preventing the automatic release of air. Users are urged to remove any fake sets discovered from service immediately.

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    Marine Safety Forum – Safety Flash 11-09

    Issued: 8th March 2011


    Subject: Fake EEBD-set – useless and dangerous

    The purpose of this notification is to warn potential users of EEBD-sets. (Emergency Escape
    Breathing Device) against accidents and loss of life.

    WSS Safety service station in Stavanger, Norway received EEBD-sets for annual inspection from
    one of our regular customers. The service engineer discovered that the bags and the EEBD-sets
    were fake copies of the Unitor/MSA type Uniscape 15H – and of the same type (copy) as
    previously discovered and informed.

    IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THESE FAKE SETS ARE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE
    WHENEVER DISCOVERED – AND THE OWNERS ARE SERIOUSLY INFORMED. THESE
    FAKE COPIES DO NOT WORK AS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO, AND WILL CREATE AN
    EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR THE USER WHEN IT IS NEEDED FOR ESCAPE.

    • The mask hood is impossible to get over your head. This is the most serious identification;
    The neck tightening rubber membrane is not flexible enough to be able to pass a normal head size,
    and it is sewed to the hood with one single seam – not welded as an original Unitor hood.

    • The bag has similar print as the WSS original: “UNITOR UNISCAPE 15H” and “Safety by MSA” is
    printed on the frontside (together with 4 sketches of how to use.

    • The bag material is different; Unitor: shiny PVC. Fake: Dull canvas-like material.

    • The zipper is opened from right to left, which means that we evaluate the functionality of the
    automatic release mechanism to be doubtful. When the zipper is opened, it moves towards the
    cylinder valve – not away from it/pulling also the air release line.

    • All sets that are discovered per now has a company label/service tag, with the following
    information:

    UNIscan Marine Products & Services


    Uniscan Middle East L.L.C.
    Shed No.: 71, Al Jadaf Dry Docking Yard
    P.O.Box 62487, Dubai, U.A.E.
    Unitor EEBD copies in circulation

    Original Unitor EEBD:


    Zipper has 2 cm opening on the teeth
    Zipper closes from right to left
    Copied equipment:
    Zipper has no opening
    Zipper closes from left to right. Air-release
    cannot be activated automatically.
    Copy
    Original

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