Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-02-21). Hazards: drowning. About 900 units in the US and 65 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19070 |
| Published | 2019-02-21 |
| Last updated | 2019-02-21 |
| Products | Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters |
| Firm named in the title | Shearwater |
| Firms | Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. (manufacturer); Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 900 |
| Units (Canada) | 65 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350. |
Description
This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.
Hazard
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
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