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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 23, 2014Highest risk
Suunto Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear Due To Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The high-pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Consumers can also use the Suunto Online Service Request www.suunto.com/servicerequest to get their product picked up and delivered for the hose change.
Who to contact: Suunto Support toll-free at (855) 258-0900 anytime, or email at support@suunto.com, or online at www.suunto.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
The recalled black rubber high pressure air hose is used with submersible pressure gauges and dive computers. The hose has silver fittings on both ends and "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN THE U.S.A," the batch code "1812" and the product code are printed on it. The hoses were sold separately and as a component of the Cobra, Cobra 3, SM-36 model pressure gauge and gauge combos, and with the Vyper and Zoop model dive computers or analog pressure gauges when purchased as combos.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,300 in the U.S.
- Recall date
- January 23, 2014
- Brand
- Suunto Oy, of Finland
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No injuries reported.
Authorized Suunto Dive dealers nationwide from November 2012 to July 2013 for $95 to $195 if sold with Suunto analog pressure gauge for diving, and from $400 to $900 if sold as part of a Suunto dive computer system, and $85 if sold separately.
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: “Suunto Recalls Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear 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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