CPSC, Sherwood SCUBA LLC Announce Recall of Maximus Regulators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-04-30). About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02150 |
| Published | 2002-04-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-11 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Maximus SCUBA regulators |
| Firm named in the title | Sherwood SCUBA LLC |
| Firms | Sherwood SCUBA LLC, of Irvine, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators, from January 1998 through November 2000, for about $580. |
Description
The Maximus regulators included in this recall have the following model, serial numbers and connection types: Model Number Serial Number Range Description SRB5600 K600001 through K611834 Yoke Connection SRB5600D2 DK60000 through DK62000 Din-Style Connection SRB5600CE EK60001 through EK62000 Yoke Connection The serial numbers are laser marked on the top of the second stage case next to the mouthpiece.
Hazard
The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer, for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.
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