CPSC2009-02-24
Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Hazard
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.
Sold at
Silent Diving Systems nationwide from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $60. Re-breathers were sold for about $10,000.
Affected count
About 820
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
England
Products
Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Silent Diving Systems toll-free at (877) 336-4077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.silentdiving.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Silent-Diving-Systems-Recalls-Scuba-Diving-Hoses-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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