Safety regulator, SCUBAPRO Announce Recall of Converter Kit
Recall 05523 · Dec 9, 2004 · Scubapro
3,300
units affected
3,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05523
- Date
- Dec 9, 2004
- Company
- Scubapro
- Units affected
- 3,300
- Product
- Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This alert is only for consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator. Divers who use the Air 2 on a SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator are not affected by this alert.
What can happen
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
The fix
Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One incident, with no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide, from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004, for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package, beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled converter for air 2 alternate inflation regulator?
Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
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.