Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 19070 · Feb 21, 2019 · Shearwater
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19070
- Date
- Feb 21, 2019
- Company
- Shearwater
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.
What can happen
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
- Sold at
- Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.
What is the hazard?
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
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.