CPSC2009-10-14
SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden
Hazard
The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose.
Sold at
Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45.
Affected count
About 65,000
Injuries reported
SI Tech has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one that was involved in the death of a diver in Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured in
Sweden
Products
Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, visit www.sitech.se, or email the firm at recall@sitech.se
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/SI-Tech-Recalls-Diving-Suit-Hoses-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-One-Death-ReportedDon't want to check this manually?
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