M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 07293 · Aug 29, 2007 · M&J Engineering
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07293
- Date
- Aug 29, 2007
- Company
- M&J Engineering
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.
What can happen
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- M&J Engineering has received one report of swivels separating from the masks while diving. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aga swivels for scuba diving masks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
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.