Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd. rebreather hoses crimped (above) and uncrimped (below)
Manufacturer Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom and U.S. importer Silent Diving Systems LLC, of Center Conway, N.H., have announced a recall of defective rebreather hoses sold on Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus rebreathers. Due to the failure of the manufacturer (Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd.) to crimp the hoses, gas could leak or water could enter the rebreather unit posing a drowning hazard to the user.
The recall affects hoses with a smooth uncrimped collar and the following model numbers:
- 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
Owners of rebreather hoses affected by the recall should stop using the equipment IMMEDIATELY and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose.
Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall.
Sold by: Silent Diving Systems nationwide from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $60. Re-breathers were sold for about $10,000.
Manufactured in: England
Remedy: Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Silent Diving Systems toll-free at (877) 336-4077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.silentdiving.com
