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Product recall · CPSCMay 31, 2007Highest risk
Innovative Scuba Concepts Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.innovativescuba.com
The product
The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings such as a date or production code embossed on the unit. Contact Innovative Scuba Concepts for information on where the recalled units were sold.
Details
- Units affected
- About 170
- Recall date
- May 31, 2007
- Brand
- Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.
Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 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: “Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components 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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