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Product recall · CPSCOctober 4, 2017Serious
Suunto Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
Who to contact: Suunto Customer Support toll free at 855-258-0900, anytime or online at http://www.suunto.com/. A list of dealers and authorized service centers can be found at www.suunto.com/dealer-locator. Consumers can also use the free Suunto Online Service Request at www.suunto.com/servicerequest to schedule a picked up from their home or office.
The product
This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm
Details
- Units affected
- About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 4, 2017
- Brand
- SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.
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 Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard”
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