CPSC recall · Reported February 24, 2009
Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
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….
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 CPSC recall-Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-bre….
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- February 24, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09722 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for 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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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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