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Product recall · CPSCApril 18, 2013Highest risk
Trident Diving Equipment High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can leak, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
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 hoses and contact Trident Diving Equipment for a free replacement hose.
Who to contact: Trident Diving Equipment at (800) 234-3483, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail TridentDive@aol.com or online at www.TridentDive.com, then click on "Smooth High Pressure Hose Safety Recall" for more information.
The product
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about five millimeters in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16 (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end - one female fitting and one male fitting. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female fitting and one of the following production date codes is on the male hex head fitting: T1011, T1111 or T0312.
Details
- Units affected
- About 200
- Recall date
- April 18, 2013
- Brand
- Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Trident has received one report of a hose leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Scuba diving retailers nationwide from November 2011 through June 2012 for about $35.
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: “Trident Diving Equipment Recalls High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses 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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