Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-10-04). Hazards: explosion, injury. About 35,500 units in the US and 4,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18003 |
| Published | 2017-10-04 |
| Last updated | 2017-10-04 |
| Products | Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD |
| Firm named in the title | Suunto |
| Firms | SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland. (importer); SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Finland |
| Units (US) | 35,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,000 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440. |
Description
This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm
Hazard
The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
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