CPSC2012-04-19
XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy
Hazard
The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.
Sold at
Scuba diving retailers and online between May 2009 and April 2012 for between $44 and $60 for individual hoses.
Affected count
About 17,000
Injuries reported
XS Scuba has received reports of 189 hose failures. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
Italy
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact XS Scuba toll free at (888) 249-5404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and, or visit the firm's website at www.xsscuba.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/XS-Scuba-Recalls-Miflex-High-Pressure-Diving-Hoses-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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