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

Reported: April 19, 2012 Initiated: April 19, 2012 #12155

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy. Units affected: About 17,000.
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. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12155.