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SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported

Reported: October 14, 2009 Initiated: October 14, 2009 #10010

Product Description

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 or visit the firm's Web site, www.sitech.se

Reason for Recall

The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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 or visit the firm's Web site, www.sitech.se. Recalled by SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden. Units affected: About 65,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 14, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10010.