Huish Outdoors Recalls Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Recall 21199 · Sep 22, 2021 · Huish Outdoors
76,000
units affected
76,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21199
- Date
- Sep 22, 2021
- Company
- Huish Outdoors
- Units affected
- 76,000
- Product
- Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels. The recalled snorkels are white and gray with a blue plastic housing around an oval shaped, clear rubber bottom purge valve and a blue dry splash guard located at the top of the snorkel. The snorkel measures about 16.5 inches tall. Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels with the following four-digit batch numbers are included in this recall: 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114 and 2115. The batch numbers can be found above the flexible gray tubing.
What can happen
The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, posing a drowning hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and follow the instructions online at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy the product and register for a free replacement snorkel, shipping included.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Oceanic has received 13 reports of the snorkels leaking. One injury, involving minor cuts to a consumer who tripped after a snorkel leaked, has been reported.
- Sold at
- Costco Wholesale Warehouses nationwide and online at www.costco.com from February 2021 through July 2021 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oceanic adult dry top snorkels?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and follow the instructions online at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy the product and register for a free replacement snorkel, shipping included.
What is the hazard?
The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, 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.