CPSC2012-11-07
High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses Recalled by Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving and A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
Li Chung Plastics Ind. Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Hazard
The diving hose on Phantom and Mesh Flex brand name equipment can rupture.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving Equipment or A-Plus Marine to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.
Sold at
Scuba diving retailers nationwide and on-line from August 2011 through August 2012 for prices ranging between about $40 and $50.
Affected count
About 2,590 total units: 1900 Innovative Scuba Concepts hoses, about 480 Trident Diving Equipment hoses and about 210 A-Plus Marine hoses
Injuries reported
The importers have received nine reports of burst hoses. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
High pressure scuba diving air hoses
Consumer contact
Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.innovativescuba.com and click on the Phantom High Pressure Hose Safety Recall button for more information. Trident Diving Equipment at (800) 234-3483 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on-line at www.tridentdive.com for more information. A-Plus Marine at (800) 352-2360 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/High-Pressure-Scuba-Diving-Hoses-Recalled-by-Innovative-Scuba-Concepts-Trident-Diving-and-A-Plus-Marine-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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