DiveAlert Emergency Signaling Devices Recalled by Ideations Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 13207 · Jun 5, 2013 · Ideations DiveAlert
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13207
- Date
- Jun 5, 2013
- Company
- Ideations DiveAlert
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS signaling devices
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS scuba dive signaling devices with model numbers DA2, DP2 or DV2. The signaling device is attached to the diver's buoyancy compensator device (BCD) power inflator/alternate regulator system by a chrome-plated brass coupling and is used to activate a loud surface horn or an underwater percussion noise to alert others in the event of a diver's emergency. The devices are also used in non-emergencies to get the attention of the pickup boat or other divers. The DA2 is black with an orange button, the DP2 is black with a gray knob and red button and has DiveAlert PLUS printed on it, and the DV2 is black and red. They can be used with Aqualung AirSource, Oceanic Air XS, Aeris Air Link and Mares Air Control regulator/inflators. Only these signaling devices without any stamped writing on the coupling's collar are included in this recall.
What can happen
The signaling device can malfunction when used and restrict the diver's air flow, posing a drowning hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled DiveAlert signaling devices and return them to an authorized DiveAlert dealer or to DiveAlert for a free repair. The repair consists of replacing the defective female coupling.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Dive equipment stores nationwide from July 2009 through May 2013 for between $70 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled divealert and divealert plus signaling devices?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled DiveAlert signaling devices and return them to an authorized DiveAlert dealer or to DiveAlert for a free repair. The repair consists of replacing the defective female coupling.
What is the hazard?
The signaling device can malfunction when used and restrict the diver's air flow, posing a drowning hazard.
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.