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Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard

Reported: December 22, 2009 Initiated: December 22, 2009 #10086

Product Description

The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. The wings were sold in red, blue or black. Springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing.

Reason for Recall

The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.

Details

Units Affected
About 16,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Diving-Equipment-Recalled-by-Dive-Rite-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. The wings were sold in red, blue or black. Springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing.. Recalled by Lamartek Inc., dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla.. Units affected: About 16,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 22, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10086.

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