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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 21, 2019Highest risk
Shearwater Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. 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 should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.
Who to contact: Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information.
The product
This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.
Details
- Units affected
- About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- February 21, 2019
- Brand
- Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
- Made or distributed by
- Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
1300913009-01
Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.
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: “Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters 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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