CPSC2013-01-10
High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Hazard
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
Sold at
Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
Affected count
About 40
Injuries reported
A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
Consumer contact
A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/High-Pressure-Scuba-Diving-Air-Hoses-Recalled-by-A-Plus-Marine-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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