Wednesday, September 17 2008
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators
Posted By at 3:06 PMAqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Hazard: These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Description: This recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage regulators that have never been serviced. Apeks and TX, ATX, or XTX is printed on the regulator.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08402.htmlThursday, September 11 2008
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard
Posted By at 10:01 AMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors
Manufacturer: Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.
Hazard: Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08393.htmlFriday, July 11 2008
Recall of Titan / Conshelf DIN Handwheel Retainers
Posted By at 11:27 PMAqua Lung was recently informed about the breakage, under pressure, of a TITAN/CONSHELF DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINER weakened during service by manual torque loads superior to the recommended values.
Aqua Lung asks all the owners of TITAN DIN regulators whose serial number is lower than 6062501 or TITAN/CONSHELF DIN adaptors that are marked 300 BAR MAX to return their regulator to their Aqua Lung authorized retailer for an upgrade.
http://www.aqualung.com/constant_contact/AL_news_titan_recall_cns.htmlLimited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX
Posted By at 11:26 PMCONSUMER BULLETIN
SUBJECT: Limited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX and XTX 2nd Stages
This is limited to those 2nd stages/octopus that have not undergone an authorized annual service.
It has come to our attention that an incorrectly assembled 2nd stage has been purchased. If you have an Apeks regulator or octopus that has never had an authorized annual service, regardless of how recently purchased, please take the regulator/octopus to your Apeks dealer to be visually inspected.
http://www.aqualung.com/constant_contact/apeks_recall_tx_atx_xtx_2nd_cns.htmlThursday, June 26 2008
Poseidon Issues Product Safety Notice
Posted By at 9:45 PMPotential defect discovered in certain Poseidon BCD Models
A potentially serious defect has been detected in a certain production run of the Poseidon W50 Bladder used in conjunction with both the platform and BeSea model BCDs. This flaw deals with a weld in the internal air cell and it is possible that this weld could fail during a dive. Should this occur, the BCD will loose its ability to hold air and provide flotation and buoyancy control during a dive without warning, putting the diver at significant risk of serious injury or death.
http://www.diverwire.com/RssFeedDisplay.aspx?NewsID=9588http://www.diverwire.com/RssFeedDisplay.aspx?NewsID=9588Tuesday, April 1 2008
Whites Recalls LP Hose
Posted By at 10:07 AMName of Product: Quick Connect LP Inflate Hose 29", VLSITINF 32120
Manufacturer: Whites
Hazard: Certain Dry suits that are equipped with inflation valves will also include the low pressure inflator hose. There is a possibility that the low pressure hose quick connect will snap off of the hose. Shipment of hoses in question began on Sept. 1st, 2007.
http://www.whitesdiving.com/enews/Recall_02-18-2008.pdfTuesday, December 11 2007
Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages Recalled
Posted By at 12:19 PMROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08127.htmlFriday, October 26 2007
Important Notice for Aqua Lung Customers
Posted By at 10:13 AMAqua Lung S.O.S. product owners need to take special notice.
Dear Aqua Lung Customer,
It has come to our attention that some S.O.S. units (PN 394157 and 394057) sold since Sept 2002 may have a faulty component.
The component is known as an “elbow,” and is used to transfer air from the BC to the safety tube. Some elbows have exhibited signs of degradation leading to cracking and/or breakage.
If this were to occur, air may not successfully transfer from the BC to the safety tube, thus preventing the tube from inflating.
Furthermore, if a diver were inverted, making the attachment point the “high spot,” air could also escape from the BC.
http://www.diverwire.com/RssFeedDisplay.aspx?NewsID=9134Oceanic Worldwide Announces Voluntary Recall of FDX-10 and CDX-5 First Stage Regulators
Posted By at 4:36 AMIn cooperation with the U. S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), ROMI is initiating a voluntary recall of all affected CDX5 and FDX10 (diaphragm) type First Stages.
The affected First Stages include those that were shipped to Oceanic Retailers from the factory between May 1, 2006 and November 15, 2006. Other model DX type First Stages, such as the CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5, that received annual service between May 1, 2006, and October 22, 2007, may also be affected.
Evaluation has shown that a specific batch of HP (High Pressure) Seats contained material that can deteriorate and fail to properly perform its mechanical sealing (shut off) function, causing an uncontrollable free flow which could result in serious injury to or death of the user.
http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/safety_notices_dxseat.htmlThursday, August 30 2007
M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Posted By at 4:56 AMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks
Manufacturer: M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.
Hazard: The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver’s air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07293.htmlThursday, May 31 2007
Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard
Posted By at 5:03 PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Swivel for a Scuba Regulator
Importer: Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hazard: The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver’s air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07200.htmlWednesday, May 23 2007
IMPORTANT-Regulator Recall-Apeks
Posted By at 7:40 AMThere maybe a potential problem with the yoke clamp screw on any yoke clamp type regulator with the serial number starting from 7010001 - 7053528. All Apeks dealers have been made aware of this issue.
Please return your Apeks regulator or just the yoke clamp screw to your nearest Apeks dealer for inspection. Do not dive with the regulator until it has been inspected.
Apeks apologizes for any inconvenience this recall might cause. We are dedicated to making the world's best diving products and to ensuring diver safety at all costs. This solution is the only reasonable course of action.
Please contact the Technical Department at Aqua Lung America at 877-253-DIVE (3483) if you need any assistance or have any further query.
Sincerely,
Apeks - an Aqua Lung CompanyWednesday, February 14 2007
Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers (Oceanic/Aeris) Due to Decompression Hazard
Posted By at 4:07 PMFebruary 28, 2007 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The recall involves Oceanic-brand ATOM 2.0 and AERIS-brand EPIC dive computers.
Hazard: When performing a switch from one gas to another during a dive, the dive computer’s display will lock up and not return to the main dive screen that displays dive times. This can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07117.htmlTuesday, October 3 2006
Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
Posted By at 5:15 PMWASHINGTON -- The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
Hazard: Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07501.htmlTuesday, August 8 2006
URGENT RECALL: Diving Unlimited International, Inc. (DUI) AC Valves - Date: 1988-20-23
Posted By at 12:55 PMIn cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Diving Unlimited International, Inc. (DUI) of San Diego, California is announcing a recall of its AC (air control) dry suit valve because the valve malfunctions.
The DUI AC valve is used on SCUBA diving dry suits. The DUI AC valve deflates or inflates the diving dry suit to allow the diver to equalize air pressure while ascending or descending in the water by pressing on the valve. The AC valve differs from the standard 2-valve system commonly used in dry suits, where air intake and outflow are controlled by two separate valves.
http://www.cdnn.info/recall/dui_880620/dui_880620.htmlThursday, June 22 2006
Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard
Posted By at 1:20 PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer
Hazard: When using the dive computer set for User Selected Digital Gauge Mode, the Elapsed Dive Time displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06194.htmlWednesday, June 21 2006
SUUNTO D9 AND D6 DIVING INSTRUMENTS
Posted By at 9:23 AMSuunto Oy has identified a software bug in the D9 and D6 diving instruments. The software bug may cause the D9 and D6 to incorrectly track dive time on rare occasions, potentially causing a risk to the diver. For further information please read more here. Therefore, Suunto is requesting that the D9 and D6 products with the serial numbers listed below shall be returned for a software update that eliminates this issue.
The products affected are:
D9 serial numbers 62102582 and below
D6 serial numbers 62103693 and below
Suunto strongly recommends that D9 or D6 should not be used for diving before the unit has been updated with the latest software. If the product is used before updating the software, backup instrumentation must also be used.
http://www.suuntoservice.com/safetynotice/diving/Wednesday, June 7 2006
Scubapro® X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Posted By at 4:42 PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Scubapro® X650 Second Stage Regulator
Hazard: A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06177.html