Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 09049 · Nov 19, 2008 · Brownie's Third Lung
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09049
- Date
- Nov 19, 2008
- Company
- Brownie's Third Lung
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Air Compressors
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recalled products include the following models: Product Models Serial Numbers Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390 14421 - 15715 Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies E250, EC2 14344 - 15762 The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case.
What can happen
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Brownie's Third Lung factory and various marine/diving products resellers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $2000 and $3500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air compressors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall.
What is the hazard?
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.