Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 09722 · Feb 24, 2009 · Silent Diving Systems
820
units affected
820
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09722
- Date
- Feb 24, 2009
- Company
- Silent Diving Systems
- Units affected
- 820
- Product
- Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall.
What can happen
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Silent Diving Systems nationwide from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $60. Re-breathers were sold for about $10,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crimped low pressure diving hoses?
Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.
What is the hazard?
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
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.