CPSC2019-02-21
Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Hazard
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.
Sold at
Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.
Affected count
About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
Consumer contact
Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Shearwater-Recalls-Diving-Transmitters-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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