Recall of Titan / Conshelf DIN Handwheel Retainers
July 14, 2008 by mj · Leave a Comment
Recall of Titan / Conshelf DIN Handwheel Retainers
Limited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX and XTX 2nd Stages
July 14, 2008 by mj · Leave a Comment
Limited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX and XTX 2nd Stages
ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
December 12, 2007 by mj · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
Units: About 6,000
Manufacturer: ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Description and Models: The recall involves the following regulator first stages:
| Oceanic Regulator First Stages | Model CDX5 | Certain serial numbers from 30202856 through 51312641 |
-and- | Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 |
| Model FDX10 | Certain serial numbers from 51408026 through 51411813 |
-and- | Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 | |
| Models CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5 |
All serial numbers | -and- | Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 | |
| AERIS Regulator First Stages | Model AT400 | Certain serial numbers from 30200036 through 51311560 |
-and- | Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 |
| Balanced Diaphragm | All serial numbers | -and- | Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 |
The model and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the body’s rubber covering.
Sold at: The items were either sold or repaired at authorized Oceanic and AERIS retailers nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007. The items sold for between $300 and $500.
Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer for a free replacement part.
Consumer Contact: For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firm’s Web site at www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firm’s Web site at www.diveaeris.com
 Oceanic CDX5 |
 Oceanic FDX10 |
 AERIS AT400 |
M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
August 29, 2007 by mj · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks
Units: About 1,500
Manufacturer: M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.
Hazard: 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 poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
Incidents/Injuries: M&J Engineering has received one report of swivels separating from the masks while diving. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60.
Manufactured in: USA
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact M&J Engineering toll-free at (888) 794-8351 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, e-mail sales@omniswivel.com, or visit the company’s Web site at www.mj-engineering.com
CPSC, Scubapro Announce Recall of G500 Second Stage Regulators Used in Scuba Diving
June 26, 2007 by mj · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Scubapro of Sturtevant, Wis., a division of Johnson Worldwide Associates Inc., is recalling about 1,800 G500 second stage regulators used in scuba diving. The VIVA control knobs on these regulators can detach during a dive allowing water to rush into the regulator, which could result in a diver drowning.
Scubapro has received six reports of the VIVA control knob detaching from the regulator, two of which occurred during a dive. No injuries have been reported.
The G500 second stage regulators involved in this recall have serial numbers less than or equal to 13497450. The serial number is located on the bottom face of the exhaust manifold.
These products were sold in diving specialty stores nationwide from March 1997 through June 1997 for around $300.
Consumers should immediately stop using G500 second stage regulators involved in this recall and contact their local, authorized Scubapro dealer to arrange for a free replacement of the VIVA control knob. All other questions should be directed to Scubapro at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Under no circumstances should consumers dive with these regulators until they have been repaired.
Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard
May 31, 2007 by mj · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Swivel for a Scuba Regulator
Units: About 170
Importer: Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hazard: 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. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for about $40. They also could have been installed by a dive shop regulator technician.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.innovativescuba.com
