High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 13090 · Jan 10, 2013 · A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc.
40
units affected
40
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13090
- Date
- Jan 10, 2013
- Company
- A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc.
- Units affected
- 40
- Product
- High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.
What can happen
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled high-pressure scuba diving air hoses?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
What is the hazard?
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, 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.