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Product recall · CPSCOctober 14, 2009Highest risk
SI Tech Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow 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 diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, visit www.sitech.se, or email the firm at recall@sitech.se
The product
This recall involves a dry suit inflation hose that connects a diver's dry suit to the air supply and allows for the pumping of air into the suit to set up a positive pressure arrangement to help keep it watertight. The hose contains an air flow restricting insert that may be either black, blue or green in color. The batch code is stamped on the threaded metal end of the hose. They were sold with dry suits and also sold separately. Contact SI Tech for a list of batch codes included in this recall or visit the firm's Web site, www.sitech.se
Details
- Units affected
- About 65,000
- Recall date
- October 14, 2009
- Brand
- SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- SI Tech has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one that was involved in the death of a diver in Los Angeles, Calif.
Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45.
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: “SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported”
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