CPSC2013-03-07
U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Hazard
Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Sold at
Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 through July 2011 for about $30.
Affected count
About 44,000 units
Injuries reported
The firm has received eight reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the face.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets
Consumer contact
U.S. Divers; toll-free at (800) 775-3483 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-Recalls-Youth-Snorkeling-Mask-SetsDon't want to check this manually?
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