Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-02-24). Hazards: drowning. About 820 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09722 |
| Published | 2009-02-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses |
| Firm named in the title | Silent Diving Systems |
| Firms | Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom (manufacturer); Silent Diving Systems LLC, of Center Conway, N.H. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | England |
| Units (US) | 820 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Silent Diving Systems nationwide from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $60. Re-breathers were sold for about $10,000. |
Description
The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall.
Hazard
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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