Scubapro® X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Recall 06177 · Jun 7, 2006 · Scubapro® with global headquarters located
670
units affected
670
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06177
- Date
- Jun 7, 2006
- Company
- Scubapro® with global headquarters located
- Units affected
- 670
- Product
- Scubapro® X650 Second Stage Regulator
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recall involves some X650 second stage regulators. All X650 second stage regulators are clearly marked with a blue capital "X" next to the numbers "650" in white. Affected regulators have a visible bump located on the right side of the unit between the letter "C" and where the mouthpiece attaches to the regulator body.
What can happen
A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro® to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners of the product directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Scubapro® dealers in the U.S. from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $400 and $670
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scubapro® x650 second stage regulator?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro® to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners of the product directly.
What is the hazard?
A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
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.