Deptartment
of Transportation's Research and Special Programs - Tank Safety Advisory
The U.S. Department of
Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) announced
Sept. 6 potential dangers with certain improperly tested self-contained underwater
breathing apparatus (SCUBA) tanks, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
tanks, and other compressed gas cylinders.
The RSPA determined that
Underwater Adventures, located at 400 W. Magnolia, Leesburg, Florida, marked
and certified an undetermined number of cylinders as being properly tested
in accordance with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), when the
cylinders were improperly tested. In addition, Underwater Adventures marked
an undetermined number of cylinders with a Retester Identification Number
(RIN) that belongs to another company.
A hydrostatic retest
and visual inspection of a cylinder are used to verify the cylinder's structural
integrity. If the hydrostatic retest and visual inspection are not performed
in accordance with the HMR, a cylinder with compromised structural integrity
may be returned to service when it should be condemned.
Serious personal injury,
death or property damage could result from rupture of a cylinder. Cylinders
that have not been retested in accordance with the HMR may not be charged
or filled with compressed gas or other hazardous material.
Underwater Adventures
failed to keep records of its retest and visual inspections of cylinders,
making it impossible to determine the number of cylinders that the company
improperly tested. These cylinders may pose a safety risk to the public.
The cylinders in question
are stamped with one of the following two RINs: B095 or B059. The markings
appear in the following pattern:
B 0
M Y
5 9
B 0
M Y
9 5
M is the month of retest (e.g., 10), and Y is the year of the retest (e.g.,
01).
Anyone who has a cylinder
that has been serviced by Underwater Adventures and that is marked with RIN
numbers B095 or B059 and stamped with a retest date after 1986 should consider
the cylinder unsafe and not fill it with a hazardous material unless the cylinder
is first properly retested by a DOT-authorized retest facility.
Filled cylinders (if
filled with an atmospheric gas such as oxygen) should be vented or otherwise
safely discharged, and then taken to a DOT-authorized cylinder retest facility
for proper retest to determine compliance with the HMR and their suitability
for continuing service. Under no circumstance should a cylinder described
in this safety advisory be filled, refilled or used for any purpose other
than scrap, until it is reinspected and retested by a DOT-authorized restest
facility.
The matter is being investigated
by the RSPA's Office of Hazardous Materials Enforcement.
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Aeris
Dive Computer
Aeris has recalled several
dive computers. The serial numbers of the affected dive computers are as follows:
Aeris Savant: Serial #0001 - 1779
Atmos Pro & Atmos Sport 100S & 300G: Serial nos computers serial #0001 - 5999
Contact Aeris or call an authorized Aeris dealer to arrange factory servicing.
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Apeks
- ATX Regulator
It has come to our attention
that a number of the new ATX regulators produced in September/ October 2001,
have a potentially serious defect.
The problem is related
to the 2nd stage front cover of the ATX100, ATX200 and all ATX fluorescent
yellow octopus regulators, this includes the Stage Three sets.
Your local Apeks dealer
/ distributor has been informed of the situation and you should take your
regulator to them immediately for inspection.
The serial numbers of
the regulators that may be affected fall between 109 0001 and 110 2580.
Apeks Marine Equipment
Ltd.
Roman Road Industrial Estate
Blackburn. Lancashire
England. BB1 2BT
info@apeks.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1254 692200
Fax: +44 (0) 1254 692211
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Atomic
- T1, B1 and Z1 Regulators
Atomic Aquatics Inc.,
of Huntington Beach, California, has announced a recall of all T1, B1 and
Z1 models due to the possibility of a failing first stage spring. It is a
voluntary recall announced by Atomic President Dean Garraffa, who added that
there have been no reported incidents of in water failure or diver injury.
The fault was detected
in three regulators undergoing regular servicing when cracked springs were
noticed.
The recall covers about
3,500 T1, B1 and Z1 regulators manufactured between May 11, 1999, and October
27, 1999, with serial numbers # A07751 - A11276.
The serial number can
be found under the mouthpiece of the second stage.
Contact Atomic Aquatics
Inc. at 1-888-270-8595, see www.AtomicAquatics.com or call an authorized Atomic
Aquatics dealer to arrange factory servicing.
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Dacor
- Supreme Consoles
Dacor has announced the
recall of its Supreme diving console unit due to a fault that could lead to
failure of the high-pressure flexible hose assembly.
The recall covers four
models of the Dacor Supreme console:
1. Supreme P - pressure
gauge and hose
2. Supreme PC - pressure
gauge, compass and hose
3. Supreme PD - pressure
gauge, depth gauge and hose
4. Supreme PDC - pressure
gauge, depth gauge, compass and hose
Dacor warns divers not
to dive with Supreme consoles until the hoses have been replaced. All Dacor
dealers will replace the hoses without charge.
For more details, contact
Dacor:
Dacor Corporation
Shore Pointe
One Selleck Street
Norwalk, CT 06855 USA
203-852-7079 (phone)
203-853-2892(fax)
mailservice@divedacor.com
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Dacor
- SPGs
If you purchased a Dacor
Supreme SPG or SPG console after February 1, 2001, a defect may exist with
the high-pressure hose for the Supreme SPG involving the pressure-fitted metal
fittings at either end of the high-pressure rubber hose. These fittings may
leak or become separated from the hose after you turn on your air supply.
If the hose for the Supreme
SPG were to fail during a dive, and proper dive planning and dive termination
procedures were not implemented, serious injury or death from drowning or
air embolism could occur.
Dacor has initiated a
voluntary recall of Supreme SPG and SPG consoles in order to replace these
potentially defective hoses. This recall is being conducted with the cooperation
of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Please return your Dacor
Supreme SPG or SPG console to your nearest Dacor dealer. Your unit will be
inspected by your dealer and the high-pressure hose replaced if necessary.
This will be done at no charge to you. Should you wish to contact Dacor itself
about this recall, call 1-800 323-0463.
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DUI - BCD
Overpressure values
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Diving
Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif., is recalling about
3,500 Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems. The overpressure
valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
DUI has received two
reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
These Buoyancy Control
Systems come in two versions, a jacket style and a wings style. The overpressure
valve is installed on these units. It is very difficult to distinguish the
defective overpressure valves from those not affected. Therefore, all overpressure
valves with red pulls are included in this recall. The jacket model has the
DUI logo printed on the jacket pocket, epaulette, and weight pockets. The
wings model has the DUI logo printed on the epaulette and weight pockets.
The letters "DUI" are printed on the permanent hang tags found on the Buoyancy
Control System.
Authorized DUI dealers
nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems from November 1997 through
November 2001 for about $590.
Consumers should stop
using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where
purchased for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can contact
DUI at (800) 325-8439 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
All new OPVs are equipped
with yellow pulls.
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Durapro
- BCDs
Durapro Systems, of Homosassa,
Fla., is recalling about 1,955 scuba buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs).
Under normal scuba diving conditions, the hoses on these BCDs can separate
from the jacket, and possibly cause drowning. Durapro systems are aware of
three reports of these low-pressure inflator hoses separating from these BCDs.
These recalled Durapro
Systems BCDs are the Cirrus, Stratus, Aruba, Slimline and Resort. The low-pressure
hoses on the BCDs, part number 302, connects the first stage regulator to
the BCD power inflator valve. These hoses are identified with the following
markings: "PLIOVIC MULTI PURPOSE 1/4" 1/D (6.4 mm) 250 PSI WP (1.7 MPA)...MADE
IN USA...GOODYEAR." Retail dive stores and a mail-order catalogue sold these
BCDs from January 1996 through May 1998 for about $179 to $359.
Consumers who purchased
one of these Durapro Systems BCDs should stop using it immediately. The hose
from the BCD should be returned to the dive store where purchased for a free
replacement hose. For additional information, consumers should call Durapro
Systems toll free at (800) 345-6634 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through
Friday.
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Halcyon
- Manifold Handwheels
The rubber handwheels
on the Halcyon manifold (item #64.100.300) shipped between May 1, 2001 and
July 1, 2001 have proven to be defective. These handwheels are unlike the
units used in previous or later sales of Halcyon manifolds. In use, the defective
handwheels can separate from their stainless steel inserts, making it impossible
to turn the valves on or off. Use of these handwheels should be discontinued
immediately and returned to Halcyon for replacement. The defective handwheels
can be difficult to distinguish from good ones and should be returned if in
question.
If you have a question
about a Halcyon manifold purchased after May 1, 2001, contact the company
at info@halcyon.net or call Halcyon at 386.454.0811 ext. 256. If you believe
you have a defective handwheel, return it for replacement to:
Halcyon
1110 S. Main Street
High Springs, FL 32648
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Ideations
Design - MH2 Mini-Hammerhead
Ideations Design, Inc.
of Seattle, Washington has recalled all model number MH2 Mini-Hammerhead subsurface
signaling devices because of defective springs.
The recall affects only
units which are compatible with the Aqualung Air MIC, Zeagle Octo+, Seaquest
Airsource, Oceanic Air XS, and Beauchat Venturi have been recalled.
Other Mini-Hammerheads
are not affected. Contact Ideations Design or the facility where you bought
the equipment for more details.
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International
Divers - BCD Overpressure values
CPSC, Custom Buoyancy
Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC), Custom Buoyancy Inc. (CBI), of Torrance, Calif., is voluntarily recalling
about 7,700 overpressure valves (OPV) used with buoyancy control systems.
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard
to divers.
CPSC and CBI have received
three reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled overpressure
valve is installed on buoyancy control systems with the following brand names:
Diving Unlimited International (DUI), International Divers, Ocean Management
Systems, Rip Tide and Steam Machines. Brand names and logos are printed on
the epaulettes and pockets. These buoyancy control systems come in two versions,
a jacket style and a wings style. The date code, printed on an instructional
label sewn to the buoyancy control system, is the first four numbers after
the brand name abbreviation. The first two numbers indicate the month and
the second two numbers indicate the year. The recall includes date codes from
October 2000 through June 2001. Valves with an asterisk below the serial number
are not involved in this recall.
Authorized CBI distributors
sold the buoyancy control systems with the overpressure valves nationwide
from October 2000 through November 2001 for about $590.
Consumers should stop
using the buoyancy control systems with these overpressure valves immediately
and contact the CBI dealer where purchased for a free replacement valve. For
more information, consumers can contact CBI at (866) 790-5099 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web
site at http://www.custombuoyancy.com/recall.asp.
Diving Unlimited International
(DUI) Inc., an authorized CBI dealer, recalled buoyancy control systems with
these overpressure valves in December 2001.
WHAT TO DO:
If you have a BC that falls within the October 2000 through June 2001
manufacture date, you may send in your valve for a replacement.
To see if your BC may fall within the recall, check your SERIAL NUMBER on
your BC.
By looking at the ID number, you can determine whether your BC may fall within
the recall. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN, CONTACT US AT customer service or call (800)
257-2822.
To send in your Over Pressure Valve for replacement, unscrew your valve from
your BC, box it up with a letter referencing the recall with YOUR RETURN ADDRESS
on the letter and mail it to us at:
International Divers
ATTN: OPV RECALL
8121 Commonwealth Ave
Buena Park, CA 90621
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Light
and Motion - Underwater batteries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jane Francis
November 27, 1996 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187
Release # 97-033
Light & Motion Industries
Announce Recall of Underwater Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC), Light & Motion Industries (LMI) of Monterey, Calif., is implementing
a voluntary safety program for about 2,800 Source-12 Battery Packs used by
scuba divers to power under water lighting systems. If the battery pack floods
during the dive, the battery could overheat later while above water and catch
fire. LMI has received two reports of Source-12 Battery Packs catching on
fire several hours after use. No injuries have been reported. If consumers
notice the battery has flooded during a dive, they should disassemble the
battery's retaining ring and bulkhead to prevent a possible fire. The battery
packs, measuring 7 inches long by 4 inches wide, are black with a clear top.
This corrective action involves Source-12 Battery Packs with the following
model numbers:
800-0008
850-0001 through 850-0011
850-0013 and 850-0014
860-0001 through 860-0006
860-0008
860-0018 through 860-0031
Dive shops sold the Source-12
Battery Packs nationwide beginning in January 1990 for about $275. LMI also
sold the packs directly to consumers. Consumers should stop using the Source-12
Battery Packs immediately and call LMI for free repair or upgrade information.
Consumers can also return the batteries to the dive shop where purchased and
the batteries will be sent to LMI. Consumers can reach LMI collect at (408)
645-1525 or email lmindustries.com
for more information.
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Mares
- Guardian Dive Computers
Mares America Corp. of
Norwalk, Conn., is recalling about 1,200 dive computers used to determine
dive depth, dive time and other automatic measurements during scuba diving.
Guardian dive computers can fail to function when water leaks into the battery
compartment during a dive. Also, the computer can malfunction by not automatically
switching on during a dive or the computer control buttons on the computer
can fail to operate properly. These failures could result in divers suffering
decompression sickness, which can lead to significant injury.
The Guardian dive computer
comes in two models, a wrist mount and a hose mount. The computer is about
3 inches wide and 3 inches long. It is black and gray with yellow buttons.
"Mares" and "Guardian" are written on the frame of the computer around the
screen. Selected Mares dive shops sold the Guardian computers nationwide from
January through August 1997 for about $400.
Divers should stop using
the Guardian dive computer immediately and return it to their Mares authorized
dealer to receive a free replacement computer. For more information, contact
Mares America Corp. toll free at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, or call any other time and leave a message.
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Nikon
- Nikonos V Discontinued
From Nikon:
Nikon Corporation will
stop making the NIKONOS-V camera body in the near future. Regional Nikon distributors
and importers can be contacted for details as to when the product will be
discontinued.
A customer base of divers
and underwater photographers have favored this camera since it was introduced
in 1984.
In light of relatively
low sales volumes for this niche product in an age of growing operating cost-consciousness,
however, Nikon determined that it could not continue to justify the cost and
effort of specialized production required to manufacture it in small quantities.
We are sorry for any
problems that this may cause, and ask you to understand our need to make this
decision.
Nonetheless, Nikon remains
proud and appreciative that the NIKONOS-V has enjoyed a long, distinguished
product life.
Although the company
has no current plans to introduce new underwater photography products, we
will continue to stay abreast of the market for next-generation underwater
cameras.
About NIKONOS-V interchangeable
lenses and accessories
Although Nikon will discontinue
manufacture of the NIKONOS-V camera body, it will continue to supply accessories
for the NIKONOS-V, including interchangeable lenses, speedlight, close-up
outfit unit, etc., at least until the end of 2002. At a later date, the company
will decide whether or not to continue offering these accessories in 2003
and beyond.
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Oceanic
- Dive Computer
Oceanic has recalled Datamax
Pro Plus dive computer. The serial numbers of the affected dive computer are
as follows:
Oceanic Datamax Pro Plus:
Serial #000100 - 001289
Contact Oceanic or call
an authorized Oceanic dealer to arrange factory servicing.
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Oceanic
- CDX Regulator
Oceanic is recalling about
24,700 pieces of scuba diving equipment that could leak air, possibly causing
divers to drown.
Oceanic USA, of San Leandro,
has received six reports of air leaks, along with either noise or vibration,
from their Oceanic CDX first stage regulators, according to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission. No injuries have been reported.
CDX regulators included
in the recall have serial numbers 9200001 through 9205622, 9800013 through
9801711, 0200001 through 0213294, 0D0001 through 0D3046, and 9D0001 through
9D3273. They were sold with second stage regulators: Alpha 7, Delta 3, Gamma
2 and Zeta.
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OMS
- BCD defects
From OMS:
About 5 years ago OMS
100# lift dual and single bladder BC's were rejected by Ocean Management Systems
Inc. because of serious manufacturing defects. These BC's were supposed to
have been destroyed by the fabricator: Cindi Walters of Cal Pacific, dba Forte.
They evidently were not
destroyed.
These defects include
possible bladder rupturing without warning causing total loss of buoyancy
control, defective stitching and setting of grommets.
These BC's were never
authorized by OMS for sale or distribution and may pose a serious safety hazard.
They are easily identifiable
as
- The Power inflator
is equipped with a gray inflator button and a oral inflator mouthpiece located
at a 45 degree angle (OMS has never sold a BC with this inflator)
- There is no warning
label
- The webbing that holds
the elastomeric bands may be frayed around the grommet area
- The fabric makes a
"cracking noise" when compressed and is shiny
Know sellers of this defective
BC are:
The Wet Shop
Owner Jeff David alias David Jefferies
6615 Royal,West Vancouver BC
Joe Doiron 3031
Washington Ave Victoria BC
Recovery Sales Outlet
Independence Missouri
Should you have further
questions please feel free to contact Ocean Management Systems Inc.
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OMS -
BCD Overpressure Valves
From OMS:
Important Product Safety
Recall : Buoyancy Control System Overpressure Valve (OPV)
In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
OMS BC’s with the following
serial numbers { located on the WARNING LABEL } :
OM1200000 - OM1200085
OM0101000 - OM0101229
OM0201000 - OM0201269
OM0301000 - OM0301159
OM0401085 - OM0401319
OM0501110 - OM0501509
OM0601125 - OM0601351
Molding variations in
one component of the overpressure valve (OPV) used in the OMS Buoyancy Control
Systems (BCS) could, in rare instances, prevent the OPV from sealing properly
creating a potential drowning hazard. While this variation is not present
in every OPV, we feel it may be difficult to determine in the field which
OPVs are suspect. Please return the BCS overpressure valve to an authorized
dealer for a free replacement OPV.
Suspect overpressure
valves may have a RED pull.
New replacement OPV will
have a BLACK pull.
Instructions on replacing
the OPV Assembly can be found in the FAQ's BC OPV
If you require more information,
call 845-457-1617
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OMS -
Valve Cap
Product Safety Recall
: Part number V 112
Attn: Dive stores and
end users. This cap as shown in the Basic Valves page is under recall. Please
take this cap out of service immediately as it can non-passively fail if over
torqued.
These caps will be replaced
immediately at no charge by OMS upon receipt of the previous model V112 with
a new "rounded cap"
The new "rounded" cap
is to be hand tightened, and has a 6mm Hex head for measured torqueing purposes
(110 inch lbs).
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PADI Recreational
Dive Planners (RDP)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2003
PADI recently issued a recall notice for certain Recreational Dive Planners
(RDP). Errors by the printer caused inaccurate or missing numbers on these
RDPs.
While analysis of the problems shows that the risk of injury from errors
is remote, for the sake of safety, we ask that you immediately check any RDP
that you purchased or received during this period, against the product and
production codes listed below. Please note not all RDPs shipped during the
latter half of 2002 have printer errors.
All RDPs included in this recall from June 2002 through January 2003, bear
the printing mark "Printed in the USA" located on the backside upper
right corner and contain a produce number and production code similar to the
ones listed below. Only the tables with the following product number and production
codes are included in this recall. In addition, if the dive table does not
contain a production code it is not included in this recall. The product number
and production code is generally located at the bottom right corner on the
backside of the table. The product number and production code consist of a
series of numbers and letters resembling Product No. 60049 XXXPDJ2. The product
number and production code may be transposed on some tables.
In checking the following production codes on your table, ignore the first
three digits and only check the last four
| Product
Number |
Description |
Production
Code |
|
60049
|
RDP, Enriched Air
32%
Table, Imperial |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2,
XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
|
61049
|
RDP, Enriched Air
32%
Table, Metric |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2,
XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
|
60053
|
RDP, Enriched Air
36%
Table, Imperial |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2,
XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
|
61053
|
RDP, Enriched Air
36%Table, Metric |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2,
XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
|
66054
|
RDP, Table, Imperial
English |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2,
XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
|
66055
|
RDP,
Table, Metric
English |
XXXPDF2,
XXXPDG2
XXXPDH2, XXXPDI2
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2
XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
If you have an RDP with
the product number and production code listed above, please return it to a
PADI Dive Center or Resort for a free replacement. DO NOT USE THE RDP TO PLAN
YOUR DIVES.
In the United Sates and Canada, you may call our toll free number 866-698-0974.
PADI supports and promotes diver safety, thank you for checking your RDP.
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Poseidon
Cyklon Regulators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 1977
Release # 77-131
Safety Replacement Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 27)-- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
and Parkway Fabricators of South Amboy, N.J. today announce a voluntary part-replacement
program of 2000 "Poseidon" brand "Cyklon 300" model regulators
for SCUBA diving systems sold in 1974. The regulators manufactured in Sweden
by Poseidon Industries AB, imported and distributed nationwide by Parkway
Fabricators can be identified by the "Poseidon" brand name, the
"Cyklon 300" model name and the following serial number ranges:
15024 through 16523 and 18050 through 18549. The brand name is embossed on
the purge button and the serial number is located on the first stage of the
regulator. The intermediate air hose on these regulators may become disconnected
from its fitting due to a defect in the hose material. If the fitting disconnects
while the unit is submerged, air flow to the diver would be cut off. Consumers
are warned to immediately stop using these regulators. The company is providing
free replacement hoses to all consumers who own one of the affected regulators.
To obtain the replacement hose, consumers should write to Parkway Fabricators,
# 1 Raritan Street, South Amboy, N.J., attn: Cyklon 300 Recall, and provide
his or her name, address, telephone number and the serial number of the regulator.
A replacement hose along with instructions for installation will be mailed
to each owner. In addition, Parkway has sent direct notification to the approximately
80% of the purchasers of the regulators who have filed warranty cards with
the firm. Parkway is also notifying its dealers nationwide and is providing
them with posters to warn customers not to use the regulator until a replacement
hose is provided. The firm is aware of approximately 20 instances when the
intermediate air hose on the regulator has become disconnected from its fitting.
However, no injuries have resulted to divers as a result of this problem.
Consumers who require additional information should contact Ken Musiak, Parkway
Fabricators, # 1 Raritan Street, South Amboy, N. J., telephone 201/721 -5300.If
consumers are unable to contact Parkway Fabricators, they may contact CPSC
at 800/638-2772.
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Scubapro
G500 Second Stage Regulators
Scubapro of Sturtevant,
Wis., a division of Johnson Worldwide Associates Inc., is recalling about
1,800 G500 second stage regulators used in scuba diving. The VIVA control
knobs on these regulators can detach during a dive allowing water to rush
into the regulator, which could result in a diver drowning.
Scubapro has received
six reports of the VIVA control knob detaching from the regulator, two of
which occurred during a dive.
The G500 second stage
regulators involved in this recall have serial numbers less than or equal
to 13497450. The serial number is located on the bottom face of the exhaust
manifold. These products were sold in diving specialty stores nationwide from
March 1997 through June 1997 for around $300.
Consumers should immediately
stop using G500 second stage regulators involved in this recall and contact
their local, authorized Scubapro dealer to arrange for a free replacement
of the VIVA control knob. All other questions should be directed to Scubapro
at (800) 467-2822. Under no circumstances should consumers dive with these
regulators until they have been repaired.
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Scubapro/Uwatec
Dive Computer Consoles
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
July 18, 2002
Release # 02-205
Johnson Outdoors Inc. Hotline: (800) 382-2211
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1188
CPSC, Johnson Outdoors
Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC), Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about
1,700 SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles. The U-Line™ submersible
pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display
inaccurate pressure readings. Divers using the consoles could fail to decompress
properly during a dive, causing decompression sickness.
CPSC and Johnson Outdoors
Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries
have been reported.
Only U-Line™ submersible
pressure gauges contained in UWATEC™ brand Smart PRO™, Pro ULTRA™,
and Sport PLUS™ dive computer consoles are included in the recall. The
consoles are mostly gray in color and the brand name "UWATEC™"
is written on the front of each console. The pressure gauges are made in the
U.S. and the computers are made in Switzerland. All of the recalled consoles
have a test code that appears on the back of the gauge as follows:
Test Codes:
Tested - IL
Tested - LL
Tested - DM
Tested - JL
Tested - AM
Tested - EM
Tested - KL
Tested - BM
Tested - LL
Tested - CM
Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges
from January 2002 through May 2002 for between $500 and $700.
Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.scubapro.com . Consumers should
send the console to SCUBAPRO/UWATEC, Attention: Tech Services/U-Line PG 1166
Fesler Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, to receive a replacement pressure gauge.
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Sea
& Sea - Strobes
Sea & Sea Underwater Photography
(U.S.A.) Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif., is recalling about 7,000 underwater camera
strobe lights, used as a light source for photography to replace the battery
cap. If the strobe becomes flooded, gas build-up can cause the battery cap
to forcefully eject off of the strobe or cause the front section of the strobe
to violently separate from the back section. Pieces of the strobe can strike
the user or others in the vicinity.
The recall includes all
model number YS-50 strobes. It also includes all model number YS-60 and YS-120
strobes with serial numbers beginning with 96 or 94. The serial numbers are
written inside the plastic housing. They were sold in yellow, black and orange.
Writing on the strobes includes, "Sea & Sea" and "Japan." Scuba dive centers
and photography stores nationwide sold these strobes from February 1988 through
March 1999 for between $500 and $800.
Sea & Sea have received
two reports of injury resulting from the strobes. The first incident, in the
Caribbean, occurred when a repair technician had a tooth chipped as he was
removing the battery cap. The second incident, in Japan, caused facial lacerations
to a consumer when the strobe unit violently broke apart.
Consumers should immediately
stop using these strobes. Any strobe suspected of being flooded, which is
indicated when the unit either stops working or is corroded, should be returned
to an authorized repair center for repair. Sea & Sea is offering a free replacement
battery cap with a vent that prevents the gas build up within the strobe.
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Sherwood/Genesis/Aeris
- BCD
Sherwood Scuba, Aeris
and Genesis Scuba have announced they are recalling several BCDs in cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Sherwood made the following
statement about the recall:
“It has recently been
identified that molding variations in one component of the overpressure valve
(OPV) used in Sherwood Scuba and Genesis Scuba Buoyancy Compensators (BCD)
could, in rare instances, prevent the OPVs from sealing properly. Although
this variation is not present in every OPV, and due to the difficulty in determining
in the field which OPVs are suspect, we are requiring that all affected BCDs
be updated with new OPV assemblies. Replacement OPV assemblies are now being
supplied to Authorized Sherwood Scuba Dealers to facilitate this replacement.”
The recall affects the
following Sherwood and Genesis BCs:
Sherwood - Silhouette,
Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom models purchased after September 1,
2000 with a serial number between 21280001 and 22010740.
Genesis - Cayman, Cobra,
Athena, and Phantom models purchased after September 1, 2000 with a serial
number between 21280001 and 22010740. Talon and ReCon models purchased after
July 15, 2000 with a serial number between 20520001 and 22010740.
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Sherwood
- Maximus Regulators
Sherwood SCUBA LLC and
CPSC announce recall of Maximus Regulators
Sherwood made the following
statement about the recall:
"Sherwood has received
reports of cracked, bent and broken second stage orifices of SRB5600, SRB5600D2
and SRB5600CE Maximus Regulators with the following serial numbers:
SRB5600--K600001 through
k611834
SRB5600D2 --DK60000 thruogh
DK62000
SRB5600CE --EK600001 through
EK62000"
The serial numbers
are located on the top of the second stage case next to the mouthpiece.
Authorized dealers sold these regulators from January 1998 through November
2000 for about $580 Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators
immediately, and contact their nearest Sherwood distributor for a free repair.
Repairs can be made at Scuba.com. For more information, contact
Sherwood SCUBA at (800) 469-9929, or visit their website at www.sherwoodscuba.com.
The CPSC is available at (301) 504-0580.
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Suunto
Vytec Dive Computer
Despite an extensive pretesting
program by Suunto and by independent divers all over the world, Suunto test
program has found a software bug in the first series of Suunto Vytecs (products
with serial numbers 205000-223700). It has been discovered that using Vytec´s
SIMPLAN function may cause problems.
Although diving without
using the SIMPLAN function does not cause problems and all features of the
instrument work then normally, Suunto wishes that all users contact their
local dealer, which contact information you can find here at www.suunto.com
or Suunto HQ tel. +358-9-875870 to have their unit replaced with a new unit.
Please note that the transmitter unit has no problems and is not to be replaced.
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Trident
Scuba Diving Tank Valve Caps
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kate Primo
November 15, 1995
(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187
Release # 96-020
CPSC, Trident Announce
Recall Of Scuba Diving Tank Valve Caps
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, Calif., is recalling
approximately 500 screw-in DIN Tank Valve Caps. If tank pressure is 3000
psi or greater, the valve cap is not properly inserted, and the air valve
is on, the valve caps may fracture and pop out of the air tank, causing
injury. Trident is aware of one incident of injury where a valve cap allegedly
popped off a tank and struck the consumer in the hand. The valve cap, Trident
Model RP73, is intended for use on SCUBA diving compressed air tanks to
prevent sand, dirt or dust from contaminating the area around the valve.
The black plastic caps measure 1" in diameter and 1" thick. The
hexagon-shaped caps can be tethered to tanks by a string attached to a plastic
eyelet in the top of the cap. The valve caps were sold between January and
June 1995 through Trident's catalog and at dive shops nationwide. The caps
cost between $2.00 and $4.00 and were packaged in unlabeled plastic bags.
Consumers who own model RP73 caps should call Trident at (800) 234-3483
for a free replacement cap.
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Under
Sea Industries Regulators Recalled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 1979
Release # 79-051
Scuba Regulators Recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 1) -- Second-stage scuba regulators which may pose
a drowning hazard to divers are being recalled by their manufacturer, Under
Sea Industries, Inc., in Compton, California. A second-stage regulator consists
of the diver's mouthpiece and the "purge," which is a button used
to clear water from the mouthpiece. The recall is being conducted in cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. An integral exhaust valve,
which enables the diver to exhale, may dislodge from its proper position
if the purge is depressed and the diver's tongue is blocking the mouthpiece.
This can cause the regulator to flood. The unintentional application of
silicon lubricant to the valve or valve seat during servicing is believed
to cause the valve displacement. Approximately 800 of these regulators have
been sold in diving stores nationwide at retail prices ranging from $90
to $150. The company previously notified its dealers and some consumers
about the recall, but poor response has prompted this additional bulletin.
The recall applies to the "SCUBAPRO" model 11-108-000 second-stage
regulator and to model 12-103-000 and 12-010-000 regulator systems, which
include the potentially defective valve. The model numbers appear on the
packaging carton and the warranty card. Divers who have purchased these
regulators or had them serviced between September 12, 1978, and April, 1979,
should return them to any authorized "SCUBAPRO" dealer for free
repairs. Dealers are listed in the "Yellow Pages" section of the
telephone directory under the heading, "Divers' Equipment and Supplies."
To verify model numbers, consumers may contact CPSC's toll- free Hotline
800/638-2772.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 1977
Release # 77-070
Recall Of Scuba Regulators
Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
and Under Sea Industries of Compton, California today announced a recall
of all Scubapro Mark VII and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators produced since
August 25, 1976. The regulators may contain a defective "O" ring
in the first stage which could result in failure of the unit's audio warning
device, or in a reduction in the air flow to the diver. In either event,
there is a potential for serious injury or suffocation, according to the
Commission staff. No injuries associated with these regulators have been
reported to the Commission. Approximately 2200 regulators are being recalled.
The Mark VII and the Pilot Mark VII retail for approximately $180 and $270
respectively. Consumers who have purchased one of these regulators since
August 25, 1976 should return it to the place of purchase in order to have
the "O" rings replaced free of charge.
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US
Divers Regulators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 1977
Release # 77-122
Scuba Equipment Recalled
WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 9) -- U.S. Divers Co., Santa Ana, California, in cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced
a voluntary recall of all of its scuba regulators sold after December 1,
1976. A very substantial number of regulators is involved. The regulators
were distributed nationwide. The recalled regulators may have a potentially
defective clamp ring which may cause unseating of the second stage regulator
diaphram. The second stage is that portion of the regulator which the diver
holds in his mouth. The unseating of this diaphram could result in the regulator
being flooded with water and the air flow to the diver being cut off. The
recalled scuba regulators were sold under the name of U.S. Divers and/ or
the following model names: Conshelf XII; Conshelf Supreme; Calypso J; Calypso
IV; Aquarius; Octopus; and Hookah. The model name and/or-U.S. Divers appears
on the product on the purge button. Consumers are warned to immediately
stop using these regulators. Consumers should return them to an authorized
U.S. Divers dealer for free replacement of the clamp ring. Consumers who
require additional information should contact U.S. Divers Co., Customer
Service Department, 3323 West Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92702
(714/540-8010).
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UWATEC Aladin Air X Nitrox
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Office of Information and
Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.
UWATEC AG Announce Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers WASHINGTON,
D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland, is voluntarily recalling about 390 dive
computers manufactured in 1995 and sold under the model name Aladin Air X
NitrOx . Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation
times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive
conditions. UWATEC AG has received five reports of decompression sickness
allegedly associated with the use of the 1995 dive computers. This recall
involves Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers manufactured in 1995. The manufacture
date is located on the back of the dive computer, in the lower right hand
corner. The date code reads the number of the month followed by a decimal
point and the year, for example, "01.95." The dive computers are blue and
black with the words "Aladin" and "NitrOx" printed across the front. Aladin
Air X NitrOx dive computers with date codes other than "95" are not included
in this recall. Scuba diving stores sold the dive computers nationwide from
July 1995 through March 1996 for between $950 and $1,200. Consumers should
stop using these dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a free
replacement. Consumers will receive the current model, Aladin Air Z Nitrox.
For more information, consumers can contact UWATEC toll-free at (800) 806-0640
anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.uwatec.com Identifying affected
computers. UWATEC is conducting a voluntary recall of the Aladin Air X Nitrox
dive computer manufactured in 1995. You can determine if you have one of these
units by turning the computer over and looking for the test date in the lower
right hand corner. The affected units will have the number of the month followed
by a decimal point and the number 95. If the test date is a year other than
1995, your dive computer is not included in this recall. For safety reasons,
we ask that you stop using the 1995 dive computer immediately.
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Viking
- Valves
Trelleborg Viking, Inc.,
Portsmouth, New Hampshire has announced the recall of all Viking rotating
intake valves marked ME2, MK6, ML7, NA1 purchased by consumers in North
America between Sept. 1, 1998 - Sept. 1, 2000. Subject valves can be found
in suits or separate as spare parts. A potentially hazardous problem may
exist with the valve swivel base being brittle due to overheated compound
after molding interruption. This has caused the swivel base to crack with
the result that the valve can leak or fall off. If this occurs during diving,
use of the subject rotating intake valve could be dangerous to the safety
of the diver.
All consumers owning
or having use of the subject rotating intake valve are warned not to dive
with mentioned valve. Failure to heed this warning may result in serious
injury or death to the user. Inlet valves for replacement will be delivered
free of charge. Trelleborg Viking Inc. will pay all shipping costs. Subject
valves are marked ME2, MK6, ML7 and NA1. The marking will appear when detaching
the valve from the suit. The production identification is stamped on the
swivel valve base, facing the suit surface.
For further information
please call Trelleborg Viking, Inc. hotline at: 800-344-4458
Outside Canada and
the US call Trelleborg Viking Sweden at: +46-411-67940
For replacement instructions
for Viking dry suit intake valves see: www.vikingdiving.com
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Zeagle
- First Stage Regulators
Zeagle systems, Inc. is recalling 931 first stage Scuba regulators shipped
between January 20, 2003 and May 19, 2003.
The first stage regulators affected are the following models:
FlatHead Six s/n F001391 to F001476
50D s/n B003315 to B003652
DS-IV s/n A001352 to A001571
Envoy s/n C001117 to C001403
The serial numbers are stamped on each first stage body.
Zeagle regulators that have been serviced since January 20, 2003 may also
be affected.
WHY:
These first stage regulators may have a defective high-pressure seat (Zeagle
part # 341-0108-FA) that could cause the first stage to over pressurize causing
the second stage to free-flow. If left pressurized and not purged or breathed
on the first stage high-pressure diaphragm may fail making it impossible for
the diver to breathe from the regulator. This type of failure is most likely
to occur upon initial pressurization of the regulator and is unlikely to occur
underwater.
The seat in question is BLUE in color, other color seats are not affected.
Zeagle will replace any unused Blue seats you may have in service kits at
no charge by calling Zeagle customer service department.
Any regulators that have been received with these seats and any that have
been serviced since January 20, 2003 using the blue seats will require that
the seat be changed. Zeagle will provide all necessary parts to change the
seats. The parts kit will include the new seat with O-ring and the high-pressure
diaphragm.
WHAT TO DO:
Option 1) The regulators affected can be sent to Zeagle for repair at no
charge.
Option 2) Authorized Zeagle dealers can install replacement seat at their
facility. Zeagle will furnish parts and procedures required to repair these
regulators and will issue a credit of $7.50 for each seat replaced by the
dealer under this recall.
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