XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard

The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

Recall #: 12155
Affected scope: About 17,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy recalled The high pressure hose is used to monitor cylinder pressure for the air supply in tanks f….

XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled by Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy in April 19, 2012. Reason: The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instruc…. Verify recall #12155 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy issued this CPSC recall-The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard..

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agency class: April 19, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12155 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The high pressure hose is used to monitor cylinder pressure for the air supply in tanks for scuba diving. The hoses have MFX stamped on the hose's end fitting. They were sold as individual replacement gauge hoses and as cascade hoses and in the following kits and model numbers: Deluxe Cylinder Equalizer w/ Miflex HP hose P/N AC366 Miflex Two-Gauge Console HL300/HL300M Miflex Rebreather Kits MRB-EVO-LG, MRB-EVO-MD & MRB-ISP-POST-LG

Reason for recall

The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12155
Date reported	April 19, 2012
Date initiated	April 19, 2012
Recalling firm	Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy
Affected scope	About 17,000
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 should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement h…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 19, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12155.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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