U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Recall 13133 · Mar 7, 2013 · U.S. Divers
44,000
units affected
44,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13133
- Date
- Mar 7, 2013
- Company
- U.S. Divers
- Units affected
- 44,000
- Product
- Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.
What can happen
Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can 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 eight reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the face.
- Sold at
- Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 through July 2011 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled martinique lx jr. youth snorkeling mask sets?
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 lens on the mask can 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.