CPSC, SCUBAPRO Announce Recall of Converter Kit
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-12-09). Hazards: impact injury. About 3,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05523 |
| Published | 2004-12-09 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-20 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator |
| Firm named in the title | SCUBAPRO |
| Firms | SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,300 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide, from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004, for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package, beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004. |
Description
This alert is only for consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator. Divers who use the Air 2 on a SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator are not affected by this alert.
Hazard
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Remedy
Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
One incident, with no reports of injuries.
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