Inadequate snap hooks on life jackets
- Safety Flash
- Published on 8 July 2014
- Generated on 13 September 2025
- IMCA SF 11/14
- 1 minute read
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published the following safety flash regarding potentially inadequate snap hooks on certain brands of lifejacket.
The USCG recommends that owners/operators that have Revere model 198 RT or 160 RT lifejackets or vests on board their vessels inspect them closely for this potential defect.
Please see the Safety Alert here.
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