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Links to product recalls, safety advisories.
The best central source for product safety advisories in the U.S. is the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission http://www.cpsc.gov their site can be searched by product type or company. Not all recalls involve the CPSC. If multiple vendors utilize a recalled component in their gear, all vendors names may not be listed, it is best to inspect your gear for use of the component. Date signifies recall notice publication, not product sale date If you know of any recalls or advisories not listed (especially vendor specific) please send a quick email and we'll check it out and add the information once verified All entries are here as a public service. The consumer is responsible for verifying all information and securing specific information as to model and serial numbers affected from the CPSC website or vendor. |
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Cressi-sub December 23, 2009 NEW |
Y | Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator Description:Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. “Cressi MC5” and “Cressi Black” are printed on the regulator. Units: About 200 Sold at: Authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 2009 through August 2009 Consumers should immediately stop using the regulators and return them to a Cressi authorized dive shop for a free repair. Consumers can also return the product to Cressi at One Charles Street, Westwood, N.J. 07675. For additional information, contact Cressi at (800) 338-9143 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.cressi.com Health Canada’s press release can be found at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=924 |
Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J. |
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Dive Rite December 22, 2009 NEW |
Y | Dive Rite Wings Description:The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. The wings were sold in red, blue or black. Springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring. Units: About 16,000 Sold at: Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2006 through October 2008 For additional information, contact your local dealer or Dive Rite at (800) 495-1046 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.diverite.com |
Lamartek Inc. dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla. |
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OMS December 1, 2009 NEW |
Notified | BC Sealing Rings BCA-500 Description: Molding variations in this part as used in the OMS Buoyancy Control System (BCS) could cause cracking or breakage of part, resulting in rapid loss of buoyancy, creating a potential drowning hazard. Incidents/Injuries: There have been reported of 19 failures. These failures were discovered during inspection, with no reports of injuries or death. There are a total of 19,790 BCS Seal Rings (Item # BCA 500) installed in 5730 BCS mfg'd from May 11, 2006 through August 1 2007. While this variation is not present in every Seal Ring (Item # BCA 500), it would be difficult to determine in the field which Seal Rings are suspect. Therefore we are requiring that all Seal Rings be updated with new assemblies. All NEW seal rings are equipped with reinforcement at critical areas. |
OMS Date of manufacture from May 11, 2006 through August 1 2007 Details |
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SI Tech October 14, 2009 |
Y | Dry Suit Inflation Hose Description: The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. Incidents/Injuries: 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. 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 at (877) 348-3529 , visit www.sitech.se, or email the firm at recall@sitech.se |
SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden Sold at Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45. |
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Ocean Technology Systems October 06, 2009 |
Y | Description: If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may
dislodge causing the mask to flood
This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask which is a scuba diving mask that incorporates the second stage regulator into the mask allowing it to cover the diver’s full face. Direct sales and diving equipment retailers nationwide from March 2009 through August 2009 for $800. Consumer Contact: contact Ocean Technology Systems toll-free at (877) 270-1984 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.otscomm.com. Consumers also can email the firm at OTSrecall@otscomm.com |
Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif. |
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Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing October 01, 2009 |
Y | The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. Description: This recall involves Halcyon diving equipment including the Halcyon Explorer, Eclipse, CCR35, Evolve and Pioneer Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) and Halcyon Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs), Lift Bags, Diver Alert Markers (DAMs) Surf Shuttle and Diver Lift Raft Inflatable Devices. “Halcyon” is printed on the diving equipment. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized Halcyon distributor or dealer for a free inspection and, if necessary, free replacement of the overpressure valve spring. Consumer Contact: : For more information, contact Halcyon at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.halcyon.net/opv-recall, or email the firm at techservices@halcyon.net |
Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., of High Springs, Fla. Sold at: Diving equipment retailers and distributors from January 2006 through December 2008 for between $350 and $450 for the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and between $50 and $275 for the inflatable devices. |
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Poseidon recalls Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders June 23, 2009 |
Y | Besea W50 Diving Wings with Poseidon Inner Bladders The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. Poseidon has received 15 reports of inner bladders breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves the Poseidon inner bladders with batch number 5445 sold with the Poseidon Besea W50 wings. The inner bladder is located inside the outer cover of the wing. The batch number and “Poseidon” are molded on a tab located between the “legs” of the inner bladder. Sold at: Poseidon dealers nationwide from September 2007 through June 2008. contact Poseidon toll-free at (877) 673-4366 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or send an email to info@poseidoncentral.com |
Distributors: Poseidon West, of West Lake Village, Calif. Poseidon Central, of Conroe, Texas American Divers Division, of Alexandria Bay, N.Y. |
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Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving LP Hoses February 24, 2009 |
Y | Rebreather - Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses (Mfg: Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd) Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user. The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose, RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose, EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose, RB20/10 Buzzer Hose, EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose, RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose, RB11/B Handset Hose, AP300/10 ADV Hose, AP300/38 ADV Hose, Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall. Sold by Silent Diving Systems January 2007 through August 2008, contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall. |
Silent Diving Systems LLC |
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Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors November 19, 2008 |
Y | The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. Product Models Serial Numbers Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390 14421 - 15715 Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies E250, EC2 14344 - 15762 The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case. Sold at: Brownie's Third Lung factory and various marine/diving products resellers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008. |
Brownies Third Lung |
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Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators September 17, 2008 |
Y | These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage regulators that have never been serviced. Apeks and TX, ATX, or XTX is printed on the regulator. February 2000 through June 2008 Remedy: immediately stop diving with these regulators and visit an authorized Apeks dealer for a free inspection and free installation of a diaphragm cover, if the cover is missing. |
Aqua Lung |
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Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters September 10, 2008 |
Y | Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors. Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. One report of a DIN retainer breaking under pressure. No injuries have been reported. Recalled regulators have a brass DIN retainer mfg'd prior to June 2006. The recalled Aqua Lung Titan Din 1st Stage regulators have serial numbers lower than 6062501 stamped on the side of the regulator’s body. Recalled Titan/Conshelf DIN adaptors are marked “300 BAR MAX” on the side of the part. DIN adaptors marked “300 BAR MAXI” are not included in this recall. Sold nationwide from Jan 1997 thru Sept 2008. Remedy: stop using the recalled diving regulators and DIN adaptors and return them to any authorized Aqua Lung dealer for a free replacement DIN retainer. |
Aqua Lung |
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ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard December 11, 2007 |
Y | An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death. ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning while being tested by dealers prior to delivery to consumers. No injuries reported. |
Oceanic AERIS First Stages |
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M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks August 29, 2007 |
Y | AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks. The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver’s air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body. |
M&J Engineering |
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Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components May 31, 2007 |
Y | The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings such as a date or production code embossed on the unit. Contact Innovative Scuba Concepts for information on where the recalled units were sold. |
Innovative Scuba Concepts |
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Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service October 2, 2006 |
Y | Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard. Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Consumers can easily identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the 2vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the service upgrade has not been completed (3 vents), the consumer should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro® dealer to have the service upgrade completed free of charge. |
ScubaPro |
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Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA BC February 23, 2005 |
Y | slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119 Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted |
Cressi-Sub |
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Head USA Inc. Recall of Dacor Darwin Air dive computer February 22, 2005 |
Y | The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in
incorrect calculations Darwin Air dive computer serial 3265 thru 3415 Darwin Console dive computer serial 8503 through 8592 |
Dacor / Head USA |
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Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators September 2, 2004 |
Y | BC inflator w/SS power inflate button BC & stand-alone |
Halcyon |
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Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators September 2, 2004 |
Y | Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators & AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators |
Oceanic / AERIS |
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200 and 300 Bar Rotating Cross Bar Manifold September 2004 |
Y Nov 17 2004 |
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder | OMS |
| UWATEC Recall of Smart Dive Computers July 17, 2003 | Y | dive computer : Smart PRO & Smart COM |
UWATEC |
| OMS announces recall of Surface Marker Buoys (SMB'S) and Lift Bags July 5, 2003 | N | lift bag : BCA262 BCA262-50 smb: BCA255 BCA268 |
OMS |
| UWATEC AG Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers February 5, 2003 | Y | dive computer : Aladin Air X NitrOx | UWATEC |
| Scuba Regulators Recalled by Oceanic USA December 3, 2002 | Y | regulator : 1st stage CDX | Oceanic |
| Original; see modified release: SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles Recalled by Johnson Outdoors Inc. July 18, 2002 | Y | spg : U-Line™ console: Smart PRO™, Pro ULTRA™, Sport PLUS™ | SCUBAPRO / UWATEC™ |
| Maximus Regulators Recalled by Sherwood SCUBA April 30, 2002 | Y | regulator : Maximus | Sherwood SCUBA |
| Custom Buoyancy Inc. Recalls Scuba Diving Devices January 30, 2002 | Y | BC : OPV | Custom Buoyancy Inc DUI / OMS / Rip Tide / Steam Machines |
| Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Devices December 19, 2001 | Y | BC : OPV | DUI |
| OMS announces recall of V112 June 6, 2001 | N | valve end cap : V112 | OMS |
| Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Recalled by Sheico PKS Inc. May 3, 2001 | Y | BC : OPV Aeris : Atmos Genesis : Cayman / Cobra / Athena / Phantom / Talon / ReCon Sherwood: Silhouette / Magnum / Avid / Luna / Outback / Freedom | Sheico PKS Aeris, Genesis, Sherwood |
| Scuba Regulators Recalled by Atomic Aquatics April 18, 2001 | Y | regulator : Titanium : T1, T1x, B1 or Z1 | Atomic Aquatics |
| Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Recalled by Durapro Systems June 16, 1998 | Y | bc : low-pressure inflator hose Cirrus, Stratus, Aruba, Slimline & Resort | Durapro |
| Guardian Dive Computers Recalled by Mares America October 15, 1997 | Y | dive computer : Guardian | Mares |
| Dive Masks Recall by Kmart (Mark Ross September 15, 1997 | Y | dive mask : glass Ocean Side | Kmart / Healthways |
| G500 Second Stage Regulators Recalled (MARK ROSS) Originally issued JULY 2, 1997 Revised June 26, 2007 | Y | regulator : 2nd stage G500 | Johnson Worldwide / Scubapro |
| CPSC, Light & Motion Industries Announce Recall of Underwater Batteries November 27, 1996 | Y | battery pack : Source-12 | Light & Motion Industries |
| Air Inlet Hose Recalled by Trelleborg Viking January 24, 1996 | Y | Dry Suit : Air Inlet Hose | Trelleborg Viking |
| Scuba Diving Tank Valve Caps Recalled by Trident November 15, 1995 | Y | valve cap : DIN Model RP73 | Trident |
| Dry Suit AC Valve Recalled by DUI June 20, 1988 | Y | drysuit : AP Valve | DUI |
| Spear Guns Recalled by AMF Voit July 21, 1980 2nd notice | Y | spear gun : 17 & 26 inch aluminum barrel Sears: 17" model # 436.573140 | AMF Voit Sears |
| Spear Guns Recalled by AMF October 1, 1979 | Y | spear gun : Long Tom, Supersten, Sharp Shooter, Californian, Frontiersman, Shortie, Snub Nose, Competizione, Sten,Medisten, Ministen, Miniministen | AMF |
| Aquatic Spear Guns Repaired by AMF Voit June 13, 1979 | Y | spear gun : 17 & 26 inch aluminum barrel Sears: 17" model # 436.573140 | AMF Voit / Sears |
| Scuba Regulators Replaced by Parkway Fabricators December 27, 1977 | Y | regulator : intermediate air hose Cyklon 300 | Parkway Fabricators / Poseidon |
| Scuba Regulators Recalled by U.S. Divers December 9, 1977 | Y | regulator : 2nd stage Conshelf XII; Conshelf Supreme; Calypso J; Calypso IV; Aquarius; Octopus; & Hookah. | U.S. Divers |
| Scuba Regulators Recalled by Under Sea Industries June 23, 1977 | Y | regulator : 1st stage Mark VII & Pilot Mark VII | Under Sea Industries / Scubapro |
| Note: One can assume model names are trademarks of the respective vendor even if lacking ™ or ® notation While we do our best to proof material, we are not responsible for typographical errors |
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