CPSC2002-04-30
CPSC, Sherwood SCUBA LLC Announce Recall of Maximus Regulators
Sherwood SCUBA LLC, of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer, for a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators, from January 1998 through November 2000, for about $580.
Affected count
About 14,000
Injuries reported
Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.
Products
Maximus SCUBA regulators
Consumer contact
For more information, call Sherwood SCUBA at (800) 469-9929 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.sherwoodscuba.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Sherwood-SCUBA-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Maximus-Regulators-Don't want to check this manually?
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