CPSC2007-08-29
M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.
Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.
Sold at
Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
M&J Engineering has received one report of swivels separating from the masks while diving. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact M&J Engineering toll-free at (888) 794-8351 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, e-mail sales@omniswivel.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.omniswivel.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/M-J-Engineering-Recalls-Swivels-for-Scuba-Diving-MasksDon't want to check this manually?
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