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Product recall · CPSCDecember 22, 2022Highest risk
BLU3 Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems Due to Drowning Hazard for Divers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nomad tankless diving systems and contact BLU3 to schedule a free repair at an approved service center. BLU3 is contacting all known purchasers directly. The repair cannot be performed by the consumer.
Who to contact: BLU3 Inc. toll-free at 833-703-5796 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.diveblu3.com/recall or www.diveblu3.com and click on "RECALL" for more information.
The product
This recall involves BLU3's Nomad battery-powered tankless diving systems. The BLU3 logo and Nomad appear in writing on the top handle of the dive system. Consumers can identify whether their Nomad is included in the recall by contacting BLU3 and providing the serial number for their Nomad. The serial number can be found in the compartment behind the battery door. Serial numbers ending with the last four digits between 0000 to 2700 are included in the recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,300 (In addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- December 22, 2022
- Brand
- BLU3, of Pompano Beach, Florida
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- BLU3 has received 21 reports of divers experiencing restricted airflow. No injuries have been reported.
Independent diving stores nationwide and online at www.diveblu3.com and www.amazon.com from October 2021 through November 2022 for between $1,900 and $2,700.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “BLU3 Recalls Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems Due to Drowning Hazard for Divers”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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