CPSC recall · Reported March 7, 2013
U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif. recalled This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks s….
U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration H… was recalled by Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif. in March 7, 2013. Reason: Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration h…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a …. Verify recall #13134 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration h….
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- March 7, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13134 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
This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.
Reason for recall
Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13134 |
| Date reported | March 7, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 7, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 130,000 units |
| 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 recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
- Check the recall number (13134) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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