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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 22, 2021Highest risk
Huish Outdoors Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, 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 recalled snorkels and follow the instructions online at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy the product and register for a free replacement snorkel, shipping included.
Who to contact: Huish Outdoors toll-free at 833-493-1029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.oceanicworldwide.com and click on "Quality Alerts" for more information.
The product
This recall involves Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels. The recalled snorkels are white and gray with a blue plastic housing around an oval shaped, clear rubber bottom purge valve and a blue dry splash guard located at the top of the snorkel. The snorkel measures about 16.5 inches tall. Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels with the following four-digit batch numbers are included in this recall: 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114 and 2115. The batch numbers can be found above the flexible gray tubing.
Details
- Units affected
- About 76,000
- Recall date
- September 22, 2021
- Brand
- Unique Sea Products, of Thailand, Huish Outdoors, of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Oceanic has received 13 reports of the snorkels leaking. One injury, involving minor cuts to a consumer who tripped after a snorkel leaked, has been reported.
Costco Wholesale Warehouses nationwide and online at www.costco.com from February 2021 through July 2021 for about $40.
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: “Huish Outdoors Recalls Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco”
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