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Product recall · CPSCMarch 7, 2013Serious
U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Who to contact: U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
The product
This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.
Details
- Units affected
- About 130,000 units
- Recall date
- March 7, 2013
- Brand
- Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif., Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the face.
Academy, Dick's, The Sports Authority and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other Internet retailers from March 2011 through July 2012 for about $10 individually and $30 as a set.
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: “U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration 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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