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Suunto Recalls Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear Due To Drowning Hazard

Reported: January 23, 2014 Initiated: January 23, 2014 #14088

Product Description

The recalled black rubber high pressure air hose is used with submersible pressure gauges and dive computers. The hose has silver fittings on both ends and "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN THE U.S.A," the batch code "1812" and the product code are printed on it. The hoses were sold separately and as a component of the Cobra, Cobra 3, SM-36 model pressure gauge and gauge combos, and with the Vyper and Zoop model dive computers or analog pressure gauges when purchased as combos.

Reason for Recall

The high-pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Consumers can also use the Suunto Online Service Request www.suunto.com/servicerequest to get their product picked up and delivered for the hose change.

Details

Recalling Firm
Suunto Oy, of Finland
Units Affected
About 1,300 in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled black rubber high pressure air hose is used with submersible pressure gauges and dive computers. The hose has silver fittings on both ends and "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN THE U.S.A," the batch code "1812" and the product code are printed on it. The hoses were sold separately and as a component of the Cobra, Cobra 3, SM-36 model pressure gauge and gauge combos, and with the Vyper and Zoop model dive computers or analog pressure gauges when purchased as combos.. Recalled by Suunto Oy, of Finland. Units affected: About 1,300 in the U.S..
Why was this product recalled?
The high-pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Consumers can also use the Suunto Online Service Request www.suunto.com/servicerequest to get their product picked up and delivered for the hose change.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 23, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14088.