Trident Diving Equipment Recalls High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-04-18). Hazards: drowning. About 200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13174 |
| Published | 2013-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-23 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving |
| Products | High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses |
| Firm named in the title | Trident Diving Equipment |
| Firms | Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 200 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Scuba diving retailers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2012 for about $35. |
Description
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about five millimeters in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16 (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end - one female fitting and one male fitting. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female fitting and one of the following production date codes is on the male hex head fitting: T1011, T1111 or T0312.
Hazard
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can leak, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Trident Diving Equipment for a free replacement hose.
Incidents and injuries
Trident has received one report of a hose leaking. No injuries have been reported.
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