Safety Advisory: MSA Green Colored V-Gard® Protective Caps

MSA is issuing this Safety Advisory to inform you that MSA has received field reports that some green colored MSA V-Gard Protective Caps are cracking.  The cracking occurs at the top of the cap, and is not caused by an impact to the cap.  MSA has confirmed that the cause of the cracking is limited to green colored, medium size MSA V-Gard Protective Caps and that corrections have been made to prevent recurrence.

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V-gard Safety Advisory

MSA Nuevo WrapTM Eyewear Recall

This Safety Notice is issued to inform you that MSA recently received a report from CSA that samples of our Nuevo Wrap Safety Glasses did not pass CSA side impact testing. These samples were tested as part of routine CSA oversight of the manufacturer.

MSA has investigated and determined that Nuevo Wrap Safety Glasses shipped by MSA from October 17, 2017 through April 16, 2018 are affected.

These affected glasses may not withstand aside impact force of the magnitude required for CSA certification.

Please note that the Nuevo Wrap Safety Glass samples tested by CSA passed all other test requirements, including front impact.

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GENIE issues product safety notices for aerial work platforms

Genie issued a Product Notice (PN 170016.pdf) addressing aerial work platfroms needing load cell replacement and software updates.

Genie issued a Product Notice (PN 170008.pdf) addressing the improper calibration of the system relief valve pressure.

Genie issued a Product Notice (PN 170017.pdf) addressing the improper calibration of the counterbalance valves in the oscillate cylinders installed on certain Genie machines.