Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 18003 · Oct 4, 2017 · Suunto
35,500
units affected
35,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18003
- Date
- Oct 4, 2017
- Company
- Suunto
- Units affected
- 35,500
- Product
- Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm
What can happen
The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
- Sold at
- Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wireless tank transmitter and tank pod?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.
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.