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Product recall · CPSCJune 23, 2009Highest risk
Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers who have wings that contain the recalled inner bladders should stop using the wing immediately and contact Poseidon for a free replacement.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Poseidon toll-free at (877) 673-4366 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or send an email to info@poseidoncentral.com
The product
The recall involves the Poseidon inner bladders with batch number 5445 sold with the Poseidon Besea W50 wings. The inner bladder is located inside the outer cover of the wing. The batch number and "Poseidon" are molded on a tab located between the "legs" of the inner bladder.
Details
- Units affected
- About 300
- Recall date
- June 23, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Poseidon West, of West Lake Village, Calif., Poseidon Central, of Conroe, Texas, American Divers Division, of Alexandria Bay, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Poseidon has received 15 reports of inner bladders breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Poseidon dealers nationwide from September 2007 through June 2008 for about $366.
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: “Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders Recalled by Poseidon Due to Drowning Hazard”
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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