Rescue services ‘concerned’ over news of beacon recall

Marine rescue services have expressed "concern" over a recall of devices used to pinpoint the location of vessels in trouble.

A marine notice, issued by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport two days ago, outlined how the manufacturer of GME EPIRBs — Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon with in-built GPS — has ordered a recall of certain models.

The affected units are GME MT400/MT401/MT403 EPIRBs with serial numbers between 50101000 and 80250722, and the department believes 662 affected units are in operation in Ireland.