Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported February 24, 2009
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 …
Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom recalled The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The… - a moderate-severity action.
Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled by Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom in February 24, 2009. Reason: Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-bre…. Remedy: Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Sil…. Verify recall #09722 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-bre….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09722 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #09722) was formally reported on February 24, 2009. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 820.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 820
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
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.
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.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09722 |
| Date reported | February 24, 2009 |
| Date initiated | February 24, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom |
| Affected scope | About 820 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacem…
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