CPSC2007-05-31
Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard
Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
Affected count
About 170
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Swivel for a Scuba Regulator
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.innovativescuba.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Innovative-Scuba-Concepts-Recalls-Diving-Regulator-Components-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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