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Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs - Tank Safety Advisory
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) announced Sept. 6 potential dangers with certain improperly tested self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) tanks, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) tanks, and other compressed gas cylinders.
The RSPA determined that Underwater Adventures, located at 400 W. Magnolia, Leesburg, Florida, marked and certified an undetermined number of cylinders as being properly tested in accordance with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), when the cylinders were improperly tested. In addition, Underwater Adventures marked an undetermined number of cylinders with a Retester Identification Number (RIN) that belongs to another company.
A hydrostatic retest and visual inspection of a cylinder are used to verify the cylinder's structural integrity. If the hydrostatic retest and visual inspection are not performed in accordance with the HMR, a cylinder with compromised structural integrity may be returned to service when it should be condemned.
Serious personal injury, death or property damage could result from rupture of a cylinder. Cylinders that have not been retested in accordance with the HMR may not be charged or filled with compressed gas or other hazardous material.
Underwater Adventures failed to keep records of its retest and visual inspections of cylinders, making it impossible to determine the number of cylinders that the company improperly tested. These cylinders may pose a safety risk to the public.
The cylinders in question are stamped with one of the following two RINs: B095 or B059. The markings appear in the following pattern:
B 0
M Y
5 9
B 0
M Y
9 5
M is the month of retest (e.g., 10), and Y is the year of the retest
(e.g., 01).
Anyone who has a cylinder that has been serviced by Underwater Adventures and that is marked with RIN numbers B095 or B059 and stamped with a retest date after 1986 should consider the cylinder unsafe and not fill it with a hazardous material unless the cylinder is first properly retested by a DOT-authorized retest facility.
Filled cylinders (if filled with an atmospheric gas such as oxygen) should be vented or otherwise safely discharged, and then taken to a DOT-authorized cylinder retest facility for proper retest to determine compliance with the HMR and their suitability for continuing service. Under no circumstance should a cylinder described in this safety advisory be filled, refilled or used for any purpose other than scrap, until it is re inspected and retested by a DOT-authorized restest facility.
The matter is being investigated by the RSPA's Office of Hazardous Materials Enforcement.
Aeris has recalled
several dive computers. The serial numbers of the affected dive computers
are as follows:
Aeris Savant: Serial #0001 - 1779
Atmos Pro & Atmos Sport 100S & 300G: Serial nos computers serial #0001
- 5999
Contact Aeris or call an authorized Aeris dealer to arrange factory
servicing.
Aeris BCD-Power Inflator
Recall
Aeris is recalling
all Atmos XT Buoyancy Compensators fitted with the
AW3 Style Power Inflator shipped between May 1, 2004, and June
24, 2004.
Aeris has been informed by it’s supplier that they have received
isolated reports of BC inflator mechanisms exhibiting continual flow
of air into the BC after release of the power inflator button. This
failure can lead to an uncontrollable ascent and cause serious life
threatening injuries. You are urged to discontinue all diving
activities with this BC until a retro fit of the inflator mechanism
is accomplished by your local Aeris dealer.
Options for sending your BCD in for upgrade:
1) The Buoyancy Compensators affected can be sent directly to Aeris
for repair at no charge.
Address: Attention: Power Inflator Recall
3055 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 346-0010
2) Any Authorized Aeris dealer can install the replacement BC Inflator
mechanisms at their facility.
If you have any questions please contact our Repair Dept. at (800)
347-2822
It has come to our attention that a number of the new ATX regulators produced in September/ October 2001, have a potentially serious defect.
The problem is related to the 2nd stage front cover of the ATX100, ATX200 and all ATX fluorescent yellow octopus regulators, this includes the Stage Three sets.
Your local Apeks dealer / distributor has been informed of the situation and you should take your regulator to them immediately for inspection.
The serial numbers of the regulators that may be affected fall between 109 0001 and 110 2580.
Apeks Marine Equipment
Ltd.
Roman Road Industrial Estate
Blackburn. Lancashire
England. BB1 2BT
info@apeks.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1254 692200
Fax: +44 (0) 1254 692211
Atomic - T1, B1 and Z1 Regulators
Atomic Aquatics Inc., of Huntington Beach, California, has announced a recall of all T1, B1 and Z1 models due to the possibility of a failing first stage spring. It is a voluntary recall announced by Atomic President Dean Garraffa, who added that there have been no reported incidents of in water failure or diver injury.
The fault was detected in three regulators undergoing regular servicing when cracked springs were noticed.
The recall covers about 3,500 T1, B1 and Z1 regulators manufactured between May 11, 1999, and October 27, 1999, with serial numbers # A07751 - A11276.
The serial number can be found under the mouthpiece of the second stage.
Contact Atomic Aquatics Inc. at 1-888-270-8595, see www.AtomicAquatics.com or call an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer to arrange factory servicing.
Dacor has announced the recall of its Supreme diving console unit due to a fault that could lead to failure of the high-pressure flexible hose assembly.
The recall covers four models of the Dacor Supreme console:
1. Supreme P - pressure gauge and hose
2. Supreme PC - pressure gauge, compass and hose
3. Supreme PD - pressure gauge, depth gauge and hose
4. Supreme PDC - pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass and hose
Dacor warns divers not to dive with Supreme consoles until the hoses have been replaced. All Dacor dealers will replace the hoses without charge.
For more details,
contact Dacor:
Dacor Corporation
Shore Pointe
One Selleck Street
Norwalk, CT 06855 USA
203-852-7079 (phone)
203-853-2892(fax)
mailservice@divedacor.com
If you purchased a Dacor Supreme SPG or SPG console after February 1, 2001, a defect may exist with the high-pressure hose for the Supreme SPG involving the pressure-fitted metal fittings at either end of the high-pressure rubber hose. These fittings may leak or become separated from the hose after you turn on your air supply.
If the hose for the Supreme SPG were to fail during a dive, and proper dive planning and dive termination procedures were not implemented, serious injury or death from drowning or air embolism could occur.
Dacor has initiated a voluntary recall of Supreme SPG and SPG consoles in order to replace these potentially defective hoses. This recall is being conducted with the cooperation of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Please return your Dacor Supreme SPG or SPG console to your nearest Dacor dealer. Your unit will be inspected by your dealer and the high-pressure hose replaced if necessary. This will be done at no charge to you. Should you wish to contact Dacor itself about this recall, call 1-800 323-0463.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif., is recalling about 3,500 Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems. The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
These Buoyancy Control Systems come in two versions, a jacket style and a wings style. The overpressure valve is installed on these units. It is very difficult to distinguish the defective overpressure valves from those not affected. Therefore, all overpressure valves with red pulls are included in this recall. The jacket model has the DUI logo printed on the jacket pocket, epaulette, and weight pockets. The wings model has the DUI logo printed on the epaulette and weight pockets. The letters "DUI" are printed on the permanent hang tags found on the Buoyancy Control System.
Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems from November 1997 through November 2001 for about $590.
Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can contact DUI at (800) 325-8439 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
All new OPVs are equipped with yellow pulls.
Durapro Systems, of Homosassa, Fla., is recalling about 1,955 scuba buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs). Under normal scuba diving conditions, the hoses on these BCDs can separate from the jacket, and possibly cause drowning. Durapro systems are aware of three reports of these low-pressure inflator hoses separating from these BCDs.
These recalled Durapro Systems BCDs are the Cirrus, Stratus, Aruba, Slimline and Resort. The low-pressure hoses on the BCDs, part number 302, connects the first stage regulator to the BCD power inflator valve. These hoses are identified with the following markings: "PLIOVIC MULTI PURPOSE 1/4" 1/D (6.4 mm) 250 PSI WP (1.7 MPA)...MADE IN USA...GOODYEAR." Retail dive stores and a mail-order catalogue sold these BCDs from January 1996 through May 1998 for about $179 to $359.
Consumers who purchased one of these Durapro Systems BCDs should stop using it immediately. The hose from the BCD should be returned to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement hose. For additional information, consumers should call Durapro Systems toll free at (800) 345-6634 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
The rubber handwheels on the Halcyon manifold (item #64.100.300) shipped between May 1, 2001 and July 1, 2001 have proven to be defective. These handwheels are unlike the units used in previous or later sales of Halcyon manifolds. In use, the defective handwheels can separate from their stainless steel inserts, making it impossible to turn the valves on or off. Use of these handwheels should be discontinued immediately and returned to Halcyon for replacement. The defective handwheels can be difficult to distinguish from good ones and should be returned if in question.
If you have a question about a Halcyon manifold purchased after May 1, 2001, contact the company at info@halcyon.net or call Halcyon at 386.454.0811 ext. 256. If you believe you have a defective handwheel, return it for replacement to:
Halcyon
1110 S. Main Street
High Springs, FL 32648
H2odyssey - E.A.S. Safety Upgrade
The E.A.S. unit
filler seat (part #EAS1) shipped before May 15, 2004 need a safety
upgraded. It has been brought to the attention of H2odyssey that after
several uses with the E.A.S. unit the filler seat could shift allowing
air to build up in the cap. H2odyssey will be replacing the E.A.S.
filler seat at no charge with a new filler seat that has a larger
diameter and is made of brass.
Warning: Failure to replace the filler seat could result in
the protective cap blowing off of the fill port, which could cause
serious injury and should be returned to an authorized H2odyssey center
for repair.
If you have a question about a E.A.S. unit purchased before May 15, 2004, contact H2odyssey at h2oman@h2odyssey.com or call H2odyssey at (800) 999-0019. If you believe you have a E.A.S. unit you can return it for the safety upgrade to:
H2Odyssey
975 Park Center Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
Ideations Design - MH2 Mini-Hammerhead
Ideations Design, Inc. of Seattle, Washington has recalled all model number MH2 Mini-Hammerhead subsurface signaling devices because of defective springs.
The recall affects only units which are compatible with the Aqualung Air MIC, Zeagle Octo+, Seaquest Airsource, Oceanic Air XS, and Beauchat Venturi have been recalled.
Other Mini-Hammerheads are not affected. Contact Ideations Design or the facility where you bought the equipment for more details.
International Divers - BCD Overpressure values
CPSC, Custom Buoyancy
Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Custom Buoyancy Inc. (CBI), of Torrance, Calif.,
is voluntarily recalling about 7,700 overpressure valves (OPV) used
with buoyancy control systems. The overpressure valve can stick in the
open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
CPSC and CBI have received three reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled overpressure valve is installed on buoyancy control systems with the following brand names: Diving Unlimited International (DUI), International Divers, Ocean Management Systems, Rip Tide and Steam Machines. Brand names and logos are printed on the epaulettes and pockets. These buoyancy control systems come in two versions, a jacket style and a wings style. The date code, printed on an instructional label sewn to the buoyancy control system, is the first four numbers after the brand name abbreviation. The first two numbers indicate the month and the second two numbers indicate the year. The recall includes date codes from October 2000 through June 2001. Valves with an asterisk below the serial number are not involved in this recall.
Authorized CBI distributors sold the buoyancy control systems with the overpressure valves nationwide from October 2000 through November 2001 for about $590.
Consumers should stop using the buoyancy control systems with these overpressure valves immediately and contact the CBI dealer where purchased for a free replacement valve. For more information, consumers can contact CBI at (866) 790-5099 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at http://www.custombuoyancy.com/recall.asp.
Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., an authorized CBI dealer, recalled buoyancy control systems with these overpressure valves in December 2001.
WHAT TO DO:
If you have a BC that falls within the October 2000 through June
2001 manufacture date, you may send in your valve for a replacement.
To see if your BC may fall within the recall, check your SERIAL NUMBER
on your BC.
By looking at the ID number, you can determine whether your BC may fall
within the recall. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN, CONTACT US AT customer service
or call (800) 257-2822.
To send in your Over Pressure Valve for replacement, unscrew your valve
from your BC, box it up with a letter referencing the recall with YOUR
RETURN ADDRESS on the letter and mail it to us at:
International
Divers
ATTN: OPV RECALL
8121 Commonwealth Ave
Buena Park, CA 90621
Light and Motion - Underwater batteries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jane Francis
November 27, 1996 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187
Release # 97-033
Light & Motion
Industries Announce Recall of Underwater Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Light & Motion Industries (LMI) of Monterey,
Calif., is implementing a voluntary safety program for about 2,800 Source-12
Battery Packs used by scuba divers to power under water lighting systems.
If the battery pack floods during the dive, the battery could overheat
later while above water and catch fire. LMI has received two reports
of Source-12 Battery Packs catching on fire several hours after use.
No injuries have been reported. If consumers notice the battery has
flooded during a dive, they should disassemble the battery's retaining
ring and bulkhead to prevent a possible fire. The battery packs, measuring
7 inches long by 4 inches wide, are black with a clear top. This corrective
action involves Source-12 Battery Packs with the following model numbers:
800-0008
850-0001 through 850-0011
850-0013 and 850-0014
860-0001 through 860-0006
860-0008
860-0018 through 860-0031
Dive shops sold the Source-12 Battery Packs nationwide beginning in January 1990 for about $275. LMI also sold the packs directly to consumers. Consumers should stop using the Source-12 Battery Packs immediately and call LMI for free repair or upgrade information. Consumers can also return the batteries to the dive shop where purchased and the batteries will be sent to LMI. Consumers can reach LMI collect at (408) 645-1525 or email lmindustries.com for more information.
Light and Motion - SunRay Mod Light
Light & Motion
Industries Announce Recall of SunRay Mod Light
There have been a few incidences in which the light inadvertently turned
on while unattended. It has been determined that if the light accidentally
becomes partially flooded, it is possible for the light to turn on by
itself. If the light turns on unattended, it is possible for the light
to become hot enough to cause damage to property from excessive heat.
If you suspect the light has been flooded, it is important to unscrew
the silver bezel and remove the light bulb from the socket.
Light & Motion is taking the cautious route and issuing a Safety Recall and is requesting that the lights be sent in for upgrading. Please contact the company to obtain an RMA number to facilitate the servicing. If you have customers that have purchased this light, please pass the information along.
Description:
Black plastic body with blue and white logo and silver bezel
Measures 5.25 inches in length by 2.0 inches in diameter
Light & Motion, 300 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA , 93940, ph 831-645-1525, email support@lmindustries.comMares - Guardian Dive Computers
Mares America Corp. of Norwalk, Conn., is recalling about 1,200 dive computers used to determine dive depth, dive time and other automatic measurements during scuba diving. Guardian dive computers can fail to function when water leaks into the battery compartment during a dive. Also, the computer can malfunction by not automatically switching on during a dive or the computer control buttons on the computer can fail to operate properly. These failures could result in divers suffering decompression sickness, which can lead to significant injury.
The Guardian dive computer comes in two models, a wrist mount and a hose mount. The computer is about 3 inches wide and 3 inches long. It is black and gray with yellow buttons. "Mares" and "Guardian" are written on the frame of the computer around the screen. Selected Mares dive shops sold the Guardian computers nationwide from January through August 1997 for about $400.
Divers should stop using the Guardian dive computer immediately and return it to their Mares authorized dealer to receive a free replacement computer. For more information, contact Mares America Corp. toll free at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call any other time and leave a message.
Nikon - Nikonos V Discontinued
From Nikon:
Nikon Corporation will stop making the NIKONOS-V camera body in the near future. Regional Nikon distributors and importers can be contacted for details as to when the product will be discontinued.
A customer base of divers and underwater photographers have favored this camera since it was introduced in 1984.
In light of relatively low sales volumes for this niche product in an age of growing operating cost-consciousness, however, Nikon determined that it could not continue to justify the cost and effort of specialized production required to manufacture it in small quantities.
We are sorry for any problems that this may cause, and ask you to understand our need to make this decision.
Nonetheless, Nikon remains proud and appreciative that the NIKONOS-V has enjoyed a long, distinguished product life.
Although the company has no current plans to introduce new underwater photography products, we will continue to stay abreast of the market for next-generation underwater cameras.
About NIKONOS-V interchangeable lenses and accessories
Although Nikon will discontinue manufacture of the NIKONOS-V camera body, it will continue to supply accessories for the NIKONOS-V, including interchangeable lenses, speedlight, close-up outfit unit, etc., at least until the end of 2002. At a later date, the company will decide whether or not to continue offering these accessories in 2003 and beyond.
Oceanic has recalled Datamax Pro Plus dive computer. The serial numbers of the affected dive computer are as follows:
Oceanic Datamax Pro Plus: Serial #000100 - 001289
Contact Oceanic or call an authorized Oceanic dealer to arrange factory servicing.
Oceanic is recalling about 24,700 pieces of scuba diving equipment that could leak air, possibly causing divers to drown.
Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, has received six reports of air leaks, along with either noise or vibration, from their Oceanic CDX first stage regulators, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries have been reported.
CDX regulators included in the recall have serial numbers 9200001 through 9205622, 9800013 through 9801711, 0200001 through 0213294, 0D0001 through 0D3046, and 9D0001 through 9D3273. They were sold with second stage regulators: Alpha 7, Delta 3, Gamma 2 and Zeta.
Oceanic - BCD Power Inflator Recall
Oceanic is recalling all Buoyancy Compensators fitted with the Reliant Style Power Inflator shipped between February 1, 2004, and June 24, 2004.
The BCs with the
Power Inflator affected are the following models:
Chute 3
Probe
Isla
OceanPro FX
Flex
Ocean Pro
Oceanic has been
informed by it’s supplier that they have received isolated reports
of BC inflator mechanisms exhibiting continual flow of air into the
BC after release of the power inflator button. This failure can lead
to an uncontrollable ascent and cause serious life threatening injuries.
You are urged to discontinue all diving activities with this
BC until a retro fit of the inflator mechanism is accomplished by your
local Oceanic dealer.
Options for sending in your BCD for upgrade:
1) The Buoyancy Compensators affected can be sent directly to Oceanic
for repair at no charge.
Address: Attention: Power Inflator Recall
2002 Davis Street.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 562-0500
2) Any Authorized Oceanic dealer can install the replacement BC Inflator
mechanisms at their facility.
If you have any questions please contact our Repair Dept. at (800) 347-2822
10am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
From OMS:About 5 years ago OMS 100# lift dual and single bladder BC's were rejected by Ocean Management Systems Inc. because of serious manufacturing defects. These BC's were supposed to have been destroyed by the fabricator: Cindi Walters of Cal Pacific, dba Forte.
They evidently were not destroyed.
These defects include possible bladder rupturing without warning causing total loss of buoyancy control, defective stitching and setting of grommets.
These BC's were never authorized by OMS for sale or distribution and may pose a serious safety hazard.
They are easily identifiable as
- The Power inflator is equipped with a gray inflator button and a oral inflator mouthpiece located at a 45 degree angle (OMS has never sold a BC with this inflator)
- There is no warning label
- The webbing that holds the elastomeric bands may be frayed around the grommet area
- The fabric makes a "cracking noise" when compressed and is shiny
Know sellers of this defective BC are:
The Wet Shop
Owner Jeff David alias David Jefferies
6615 Royal,West Vancouver BCJoe Doiron 3031
Washington Ave Victoria BCRecovery Sales Outlet
Independence MissouriShould you have further questions please feel free to contact Ocean Management Systems Inc.
From OMS:
Important Product Safety Recall : Buoyancy Control System Overpressure Valve (OPV)
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
OMS BC’s with the following serial numbers { located on the WARNING LABEL } :
OM1200000 - OM1200085
OM0101000 - OM0101229
OM0201000 - OM0201269
OM0301000 - OM0301159
OM0401085 - OM0401319
OM0501110 - OM0501509
OM0601125 - OM0601351
Molding variations in one component of the overpressure valve (OPV) used in the OMS Buoyancy Control Systems (BCS) could, in rare instances, prevent the OPV from sealing properly creating a potential drowning hazard. While this variation is not present in every OPV, we feel it may be difficult to determine in the field which OPVs are suspect. Please return the BCS overpressure valve to an authorized dealer for a free replacement OPV.
Suspect overpressure valves may have a RED pull.
New replacement OPV will have a BLACK pull.
Instructions on replacing the OPV Assembly can be found in the FAQ's BC OPV
If you require more information, call 845-457-1617
Product Safety Recall : Part number V 112
Attn: Dive stores and end users. This cap as shown in the Basic Valves page is under recall. Please take this cap out of service immediately as it can non-passively fail if over torqued.
These caps will be replaced immediately at no charge by OMS upon receipt of the previous model V112 with a new "rounded cap"
The new "rounded" cap is to be hand tightened, and has a 6mm Hex head for measured torqueing purposes (110 inch lbs).
PADI Recreational Dive Planners (RDP)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2003
PADI recently issued a recall notice for certain Recreational Dive Planners
(RDP). Errors by the printer caused inaccurate or missing numbers on
these RDPs.
While analysis of the problems shows that the risk of injury from errors is remote, for the sake of safety, we ask that you immediately check any RDP that you purchased or received during this period, against the product and production codes listed below. Please note not all RDPs shipped during the latter half of 2002 have printer errors.
All RDPs included in this recall from June 2002 through January 2003, bear the printing mark "Printed in the USA" located on the backside upper right corner and contain a produce number and production code similar to the ones listed below. Only the tables with the following product number and production codes are included in this recall. In addition, if the dive table does not contain a production code it is not included in this recall. The product number and production code is generally located at the bottom right corner on the backside of the table. The product number and production code consist of a series of numbers and letters resembling Product No. 60049 XXXPDJ2. The product number and production code may be transposed on some tables.
In checking the following production codes on your table, ignore the
first three digits and only check the last four
| Product Number | Description | Production Code |
| 60049 |
RDP, Enriched
Air 32% Table, Imperial |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
| 61049 |
RDP, Enriched
Air 32% Table, Metric |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
| 60053 |
RDP, Enriched
Air 36% Table, Imperial |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
| 61053 |
RDP, Enriched Air 36%Table, Metric | XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
| 66054 |
RDP, Table,
Imperial English |
XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
| 66055 |
RDP,
Table, Metric English |
XXXPDF2,
XXXPDG2 XXXPDH2, XXXPDI2 XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2 XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 |
If you have an RDP
with the product number and production code listed above, please return
it to a PADI Dive Center or Resort for a free replacement. DO NOT USE
THE RDP TO PLAN YOUR DIVES.
In the United Sates and Canada, you may call our toll free number
866-698-0974. PADI supports and promotes diver safety, thank you for
checking your RDP.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 1977
Release # 77-131
Safety Replacement
Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 27)-- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) and Parkway Fabricators of South Amboy, N.J. today announce a
voluntary part-replacement program of 2000 "Poseidon" brand
"Cyklon 300" model regulators for SCUBA diving systems sold
in 1974. The regulators manufactured in Sweden by Poseidon Industries
AB, imported and distributed nationwide by Parkway Fabricators can be
identified by the "Poseidon" brand name, the "Cyklon
300" model name and the following serial number ranges: 15024 through
16523 and 18050 through 18549. The brand name is embossed on the purge
button and the serial number is located on the first stage of the regulator.
The intermediate air hose on these regulators may become disconnected
from its fitting due to a defect in the hose material. If the fitting
disconnects while the unit is submerged, air flow to the diver would
be cut off. Consumers are warned to immediately stop using these regulators.
The company is providing free replacement hoses to all consumers who
own one of the affected regulators. To obtain the replacement hose,
consumers should write to Parkway Fabricators, # 1 Raritan Street, South
Amboy, N.J., attn: Cyklon 300 Recall, and provide his or her name, address,
telephone number and the serial number of the regulator. A replacement
hose along with instructions for installation will be mailed to each
owner. In addition, Parkway has sent direct notification to the approximately
80% of the purchasers of the regulators who have filed warranty cards
with the firm. Parkway is also notifying its dealers nationwide and
is providing them with posters to warn customers not to use the regulator
until a replacement hose is provided. The firm is aware of approximately
20 instances when the intermediate air hose on the regulator has become
disconnected from its fitting. However, no injuries have resulted to
divers as a result of this problem. Consumers who require additional
information should contact Ken Musiak, Parkway Fabricators, # 1 Raritan
Street, South Amboy, N. J., telephone 201/721 -5300.If consumers are
unable to contact Parkway Fabricators, they may contact CPSC at 800/638-2772.
Scubapro G500 Second Stage Regulators
Scubapro of Sturtevant, Wis., a division of Johnson Worldwide Associates Inc., is recalling about 1,800 G500 second stage regulators used in scuba diving. The VIVA control knobs on these regulators can detach during a dive allowing water to rush into the regulator, which could result in a diver drowning.
Scubapro has received six reports of the VIVA control knob detaching from the regulator, two of which occurred during a dive.
The G500 second stage regulators involved in this recall have serial numbers less than or equal to 13497450. The serial number is located on the bottom face of the exhaust manifold. These products were sold in diving specialty stores nationwide from March 1997 through June 1997 for around $300.
Consumers should immediately stop using G500 second stage regulators involved in this recall and contact their local, authorized Scubapro dealer to arrange for a free replacement of the VIVA control knob. All other questions should be directed to Scubapro at (800) 467-2822. Under no circumstances should consumers dive with these regulators until they have been repaired.
Scubapro/Uwatec Dive Computer Consoles
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2002
Release # 02-205
Johnson Outdoors Inc. Hotline: (800) 382-2211
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1188
CPSC, Johnson Outdoors
Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis., is voluntarily
recalling about 1,700 SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles.
The U-Line™ submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive
consoles can malfunction and display inaccurate pressure readings. Divers
using the consoles could fail to decompress properly during a dive,
causing decompression sickness.
CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Only U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges contained in UWATEC™ brand Smart PRO™, Pro ULTRA™, and Sport PLUS™ dive computer consoles are included in the recall. The consoles are mostly gray in color and the brand name "UWATEC™" is written on the front of each console. The pressure gauges are made in the U.S. and the computers are made in Switzerland. All of the recalled consoles have a test code that appears on the back of the gauge as follows:
Test Codes:
Tested - IL
Tested - LL
Tested - DM
Tested - JL
Tested - AM
Tested - EM
Tested - KL
Tested - BM
Tested - LL
Tested - CM
Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these
gauges from January 2002 through May 2002 for between $500 and $700.
Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.scubapro.com . Consumers
should send the console to SCUBAPRO/UWATEC, Attention: Tech Services/U-Line
PG 1166 Fesler Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, to receive a replacement
pressure gauge.
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Date: 4/7/2004
Sea&Sea's Research and Development department of the possibility
of a crack appearing in the battery compartment door of the DX-3100
Aquapix amphibious camera that may lead to water leakage. Although they
have only received a limited number of these reports, even the remotest
possibility of this condition appearing has prompted Sea&Sea to
take affirmative and positive action and therefore they would like to
request that you return your DX-3100 Aquapix to the following address
for testing and any necessary upgrading if within these corresponding
serial numbers.
Corresponding Serial
Numbers: 000000001 ~ 030204016
Please call contact Dan Stoeckle at 1-562-498-3708 x 226 for a FedEx
call tag
Sea&Sea is constantly striving to increase the quality with the
highest standard of its products and all of Sea&Sea's products are
pressure tested before leaving the factory, their Research Department
determined that the reported cases resulted from micro cracks, caused
by physical stress after a certain period of time that, formed in the
battery compartment door.
Sea & Sea Underwater Photography (U.S.A.) Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif., is recalling about 7,000 underwater camera strobe lights, used as a light source for photography to replace the battery cap. If the strobe becomes flooded, gas build-up can cause the battery cap to forcefully eject off of the strobe or cause the front section of the strobe to violently separate from the back section. Pieces of the strobe can strike the user or others in the vicinity.
The recall includes all model number YS-50 strobes. It also includes all model number YS-60 and YS-120 strobes with serial numbers beginning with 96 or 94. The serial numbers are written inside the plastic housing. They were sold in yellow, black and orange. Writing on the strobes includes, "Sea & Sea" and "Japan." Scuba dive centers and photography stores nationwide sold these strobes from February 1988 through March 1999 for between $500 and $800.
Sea & Sea have received two reports of injury resulting from the strobes. The first incident, in the Caribbean, occurred when a repair technician had a tooth chipped as he was removing the battery cap. The second incident, in Japan, caused facial lacerations to a consumer when the strobe unit violently broke apart.
Consumers should immediately stop using these strobes. Any strobe suspected of being flooded, which is indicated when the unit either stops working or is corroded, should be returned to an authorized repair center for repair. Sea & Sea is offering a free replacement battery cap with a vent that prevents the gas build up within the strobe.
Sherwood/Genesis - BCD Power Inflator Recall
Sherwood Scuba and Genesis Scuba have announced they are recalling several BCDs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Sherwood made the following statement about the recall:
“A condition has recently been identified that may exist in recently manufactured Sherwood Scuba and Genesis Scuba Buoyancy Compensators (BCD) that requires immediate attention. The Power Inflator an certain model BCDs could, in rare instances, provide continuous inflation and expose the diver to potential injury if appropriate measures are not taken to operate the exhaust valve to control ascent. The condition is caused by a molding variation in a seal within inflator valve, and although this variation is not present in every Power Inflator, we are requiring that all BCDs manufactured within a limited time period be updated with new Power Inflator Valve assemblies. If you believe your BCD may be included in the group of affected products, discontinue use for diving immediately and contact your Authorized Sherwood or Genesis Dealer for a free upgrade or contact our toll-free number for assistance at 1-800-815-9740 ext.223.”
The recall affects
the following Sherwood and Genesis BCs: 
Power Inflator Valves within the specified serial number range having
either a black or gray colored Power Inflator Button. The updated
Power Inflator Valve assembly will have a blue colored button. Buoyancy
Compensator Power Inflators with a blue colored Power Inflator button
are not affected by this notice.
Sherwood - Silhouette, Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom models purchased after July 1, 2003 with a serial number between 90010001 and 90350167.
Genesis - Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom models purchased after July 1, 2003 with a serial number between 90010001 and 90350167.
Serial Number
Location:
See information label on the BCD entitled "Important Notice."
Label may be inside or behind the BCD pocket.
Sherwood Scuba, Aeris and Genesis Scuba have announced they are recalling several BCDs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Sherwood made the following statement about the recall:
“It has recently been identified that molding variations in one component of the overpressure valve (OPV) used in Sherwood Scuba and Genesis Scuba Buoyancy Compensators (BCD) could, in rare instances, prevent the OPVs from sealing properly. Although this variation is not present in every OPV, and due to the difficulty in determining in the field which OPVs are suspect, we are requiring that all affected BCDs be updated with new OPV assemblies. Replacement OPV assemblies are now being supplied to Authorized Sherwood Scuba Dealers to facilitate this replacement.”
The recall affects the following Sherwood and Genesis BCs:
Sherwood - Silhouette, Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom models purchased after September 1, 2000 with a serial number between 21280001 and 22010740.
Genesis - Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom models purchased after September 1, 2000 with a serial number between 21280001 and 22010740. Talon and ReCon models purchased after July 15, 2000 with a serial number between 20520001 and 22010740.
Sherwood SCUBA LLC and CPSC announce recall of Maximus Regulators
Sherwood made the following statement about the recall:
"Sherwood
has received reports of cracked, bent and broken second stage orifices
of SRB5600, SRB5600D2 and SRB5600CE Maximus Regulators with the following
serial numbers:
SRB5600--K600001
through k611834
SRB5600D2 --DK60000
through DK62000
SRB5600CE --EK600001
through EK62000"
The serial numbers are located on the top of the second stage case next to the mouthpiece. Authorized dealers sold these regulators from January 1998 through November 2000 for about $580 Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest Sherwood distributor for a free repair. Repairs can be made at diversdiscount.com. For more information, contact Sherwood SCUBA at (800) 469-9929, or visit their website at www.sherwoodscuba.com. The CPSC is available at (301) 504-0580.
Despite an extensive pre testing program by Suunto and by independent divers all over the world, Suunto test program has found a software bug in the first series of Suunto Vytecs (products with serial numbers 205000-223700). It has been discovered that using Vytec´s SIMPLAN function may cause problems.
Although diving
without using the SIMPLAN function does not cause problems and all features
of the instrument work then normally, Suunto wishes that all users contact
their local dealer, which contact information you can find here at www.suunto.com
or Suunto HQ tel. +358-9-875870 to have their unit replaced with a new
unit. Please note that the transmitter unit has no problems and is not
to be replaced.
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Trident Scuba Diving Tank Valve Caps
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kate Primo
November 15, 1995
(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187
Release # 96-020
CPSC, Trident Announce
Recall Of Scuba Diving Tank Valve Caps
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, Calif.,
is recalling approximately 500 screw-in DIN Tank Valve Caps. If tank
pressure is 3000 psi or greater, the valve cap is not properly inserted,
and the air valve is on, the valve caps may fracture and pop out of
the air tank, causing injury. Trident is aware of one incident of injury
where a valve cap allegedly popped off a tank and struck the consumer
in the hand. The valve cap, Trident Model RP73, is intended for use
on SCUBA diving compressed air tanks to prevent sand, dirt or dust from
contaminating the area around the valve. The black plastic caps measure
1" in diameter and 1" thick. The hexagon-shaped caps can be
tethered to tanks by a string attached to a plastic eyelet in the top
of the cap. The valve caps were sold between January and June 1995 through
Trident's catalog and at dive shops nationwide. The caps cost between
$2.00 and $4.00 and were packaged in unlabeled plastic bags. Consumers
who own model RP73 caps should call Trident at (800) 234-3483 for a
free replacement cap.
Under Sea Industries Regulators Recalled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 1979
Release # 79-051
Scuba Regulators
Recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 1) -- Second-stage scuba regulators which may
pose a drowning hazard to divers are being recalled by their manufacturer,
Under Sea Industries, Inc., in Compton, California. A second-stage regulator
consists of the diver's mouthpiece and the "purge," which
is a button used to clear water from the mouthpiece. The recall is being
conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
An integral exhaust valve, which enables the diver to exhale, may dislodge
from its proper position if the purge is depressed and the diver's tongue
is blocking the mouthpiece. This can cause the regulator to flood. The
unintentional application of silicon lubricant to the valve or valve
seat during servicing is believed to cause the valve displacement. Approximately
800 of these regulators have been sold in diving stores nationwide at
retail prices ranging from $90 to $150. The company previously notified
its dealers and some consumers about the recall, but poor response has
prompted this additional bulletin. The recall applies to the "SCUBAPRO"
model 11-108-000 second-stage regulator and to model 12-103-000 and
12-010-000 regulator systems, which include the potentially defective
valve. The model numbers appear on the packaging carton and the warranty
card. Divers who have purchased these regulators or had them serviced
between September 12, 1978, and April, 1979, should return them to any
authorized "SCUBAPRO" dealer for free repairs. Dealers are
listed in the "Yellow Pages" section of the telephone directory
under the heading, "Divers' Equipment and Supplies." To verify
model numbers, consumers may contact CPSC's toll- free Hotline 800/638-2772.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 1977
Release # 77-070
Recall Of Scuba
Regulators Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
and Under Sea Industries of Compton, California today announced a recall
of all Scubapro Mark VII and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators produced
since August 25, 1976. The regulators may contain a defective "O"
ring in the first stage which could result in failure of the unit's
audio warning device, or in a reduction in the air flow to the diver.
In either event, there is a potential for serious injury or suffocation,
according to the Commission staff. No injuries associated with these
regulators have been reported to the Commission. Approximately 2200
regulators are being recalled. The Mark VII and the Pilot Mark VII retail
for approximately $180 and $270 respectively. Consumers who have purchased
one of these regulators since August 25, 1976 should return it to the
place of purchase in order to have the "O" rings replaced
free of charge.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 1977
Release # 77-122
Scuba Equipment
Recalled
WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 9) -- U.S. Divers Co., Santa Ana, California, in
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
today announced a voluntary recall of all of its scuba regulators sold
after December 1, 1976. A very substantial number of regulators is involved.
The regulators were distributed nationwide. The recalled regulators
may have a potentially defective clamp ring which may cause unseating
of the second stage regulator diaphragm. The second stage is that portion
of the regulator which the diver holds in his mouth. The unseating of
this diaphragm could result in the regulator being flooded with water
and the air flow to the diver being cut off. The recalled scuba regulators
were sold under the name of U.S. Divers and/ or the following model
names: Conshelf XII; Conshelf Supreme; Calypso J; Calypso IV; Aquarius;
Octopus; and Hookah. The model name and/or-U.S. Divers appears on the
product on the purge button. Consumers are warned to immediately stop
using these regulators. Consumers should return them to an authorized
U.S. Divers dealer for free replacement of the clamp ring. Consumers
who require additional information should contact U.S. Divers Co., Customer
Service Department, 3323 West Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92702
(714/540-8010).
IMPORTANT SAFETY
NOTICE
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Office of Information
and Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.
UWATEC AG Announce Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland, is voluntarily
recalling about 390 dive computers manufactured in 1995 and sold under
the model name Aladin Air X NitrOx . Software in the dive computers
may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible
decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions. UWATEC AG
has received five reports of decompression sickness allegedly associated
with the use of the 1995 dive computers. This recall involves Aladin
Air X NitrOx dive computers manufactured in 1995. The manufacture
date is located on the back of the dive computer, in the lower right
hand corner. The date code reads the number of the month followed
by a decimal point and the year, for example, "01.95." The dive computers
are blue and black with the words "Aladin" and "NitrOx" printed across
the front. Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers with date codes other
than "95" are not included in this recall. Scuba diving stores sold
the dive computers nationwide from July 1995 through March 1996 for
between $950 and $1,200. Consumers should stop using these dive computers
immediately and contact UWATEC for a free replacement. Consumers will
receive the current model, Aladin Air Z Nitrox. For more information,
consumers can contact UWATEC toll-free at (800) 806-0640 anytime or
visit the firm's web site at www.uwatec.com Identifying affected computers.
UWATEC is conducting a voluntary recall of the Aladin Air X Nitrox
dive computer manufactured in 1995. You can determine if you have
one of these units by turning the computer over and looking for the
test date in the lower right hand corner. The affected units will
have the number of the month followed by a decimal point and the number
95. If the test date is a year other than 1995, your dive computer
is not included in this recall. For safety reasons, we ask that you
stop using the 1995 dive computer immediately.
Trelleborg Viking, Inc., Portsmouth, New Hampshire has announced the recall of all Viking rotating intake valves marked ME2, MK6, ML7, NA1 purchased by consumers in North America between Sept. 1, 1998 - Sept. 1, 2000. Subject valves can be found in suits or separate as spare parts. A potentially hazardous problem may exist with the valve swivel base being brittle due to overheated compound after molding interruption. This has caused the swivel base to crack with the result that the valve can leak or fall off. If this occurs during diving, use of the subject rotating intake valve could be dangerous to the safety of the diver.
All consumers owning or having use of the subject rotating intake valve are warned not to dive with mentioned valve. Failure to heed this warning may result in serious injury or death to the user. Inlet valves for replacement will be delivered free of charge. Trelleborg Viking Inc. will pay all shipping costs. Subject valves are marked ME2, MK6, ML7 and NA1. The marking will appear when detaching the valve from the suit. The production identification is stamped on the swivel valve base, facing the suit surface.
For further information please call Trelleborg Viking, Inc. hotline at: 800-344-4458
Outside Canada and the US call Trelleborg Viking Sweden at: +46-411-67940
For replacement instructions for Viking dry suit intake valves see: www.vikingdiving.com
Zeagle - First Stage Regulators
Zeagle systems, Inc. is recalling 931 first stage Scuba regulators shipped between January 20, 2003 and May 19, 2003.
The first stage regulators affected are the following models:
FlatHead Six s/n F001391 to F001476
50D s/n B003315 to B003652
DS-IV s/n A001352 to A001571
Envoy s/n C001117 to C001403
The serial numbers are stamped on each first stage body.
Zeagle regulators that have been serviced since January 20, 2003
may also be affected.
WHY:
These first stage regulators may have a defective high-pressure seat (Zeagle part # 341-0108-FA) that could cause the first stage to over pressurize causing the second stage to free-flow. If left pressurized and not purged or breathed on the first stage high-pressure diaphragm may fail making it impossible for the diver to breathe from the regulator. This type of failure is most likely to occur upon initial pressurization of the regulator and is unlikely to occur underwater.
The seat in question is BLUE in color, other color seats are not affected.
Zeagle will replace any unused Blue seats you may have in service kits at no charge by calling Zeagle customer service department.
Any regulators that have been received with these seats and any that have been serviced since January 20, 2003 using the blue seats will require that the seat be changed. Zeagle will provide all necessary parts to change the seats. The parts kit will include the new seat with O-ring and the high-pressure diaphragm.
WHAT TO DO:
Option 1) The regulators affected can be sent to Zeagle for repair at no charge.
Option 2) Authorized Zeagle dealers can install replacement seat at their facility. Zeagle will furnish parts and procedures required to repair these regulators and will issue a credit of $7.50 for each seat replaced by the dealer under this recall.
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