Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 10195 · Apr 13, 2010 · Tabata USA
250
units affected
250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10195
- Date
- Apr 13, 2010
- Company
- Tabata USA
- Units affected
- 250
- Product
- TUSA RS-670 Regulators
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.
What can happen
The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tusa rs-670 regulators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.
What is the hazard?
The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. 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.