CPSC2014-01-23
Suunto Recalls Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear Due To Drowning Hazard
Suunto Oy, of Finland
Hazard
The high-pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Consumers can also use the Suunto Online Service Request www.suunto.com/servicerequest to get their product picked up and delivered for the hose change.
Sold at
Authorized Suunto Dive dealers nationwide from November 2012 to July 2013 for $95 to $195 if sold with Suunto analog pressure gauge for diving, and from $400 to $900 if sold as part of a Suunto dive computer system, and $85 if sold separately.
Affected count
About 1,300 in the U.S.
Injuries reported
No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
Finland, United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Scuba high-pressure air hoses
Consumer contact
Suunto Support toll-free at (855) 258-0900 anytime, or email at support@suunto.com, or online at www.suunto.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Suunto-Recalls-Air-Hoses-Used-With-Scuba-GearDon't want to check this manually?
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