U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 13134 · Mar 7, 2013 · Aqua Lung Inc.
130,000
units affected
130,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13134
- Date
- Mar 7, 2013
- Company
- Aqua Lung Inc.
- Units affected
- 130,000
- Product
- Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.
What can happen
Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the face.
- Sold at
- Academy, Dick's, The Sports Authority and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other Internet retailers from March 2011 through July 2012 for about $10 individually and $30 as a set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled santa cruz jr. youth snorkeling masks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
What is the hazard?
Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration 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.