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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 10, 2013Highest risk
High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
Who to contact: A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.
The product
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.
Details
- Units affected
- About 40
- Recall date
- January 10, 2013
- Brand
- A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.
Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
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: “High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine 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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