High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses Recalled by Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving and A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 13029 · Nov 7, 2012 · Li Chung Plastics Ind. Co. Ltd
2,590
units affected
2,590
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13029
- Date
- Nov 7, 2012
- Company
- Li Chung Plastics Ind. Co. Ltd
- Units affected
- 2,590
- Product
- High pressure scuba diving air hoses
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recalled air hoses are black braided high pressure scuba air hoses. The hoses measure about one centimeter in diameter and vary in length from 6-inches to 40-inches. These hoses attach to the regulator first stage and are intended for use with the submersible pressure gauge (SPG's) that indicate the air pressure in the scuba diving tank. These recalled hoses were sold under the Phantom and Mesh Flex brand names printed only on the product packaging. The air hoses have production date codes stamped into the metal fitting that attaches to the regulator with the following codes: Innovative Scuba Concepts: 11Q3, 11Q4 and 12Q1Trident Diving Equipment: T0811, T0911, T1011, T1111, T1211, T0112, and T0212A-Plus Marine: 11Q3, 11Q4, and 12Q1
What can happen
The diving hose on Phantom and Mesh Flex brand name equipment can rupture.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving Equipment or A-Plus Marine to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The importers have received nine reports of burst hoses. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Scuba diving retailers nationwide and on-line from August 2011 through August 2012 for prices ranging between about $40 and $50.
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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 Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving Equipment or A-Plus Marine to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.
What is the hazard?
The diving hose on Phantom and Mesh Flex brand name equipment can rupture.
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.