CPSCGeneral Alert
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
Published: November 19, 2008Recall ID: 09049Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled products include the following models: Product Models Serial Numbers Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390 14421 - 15715 Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies E250, EC2 14344 - 15762 The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case.
Affected Products
Air Compressors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Brownies-Third-Lung-Recalls-Air-Compressors-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6d1df2dc03334bce8c01ba7552676815.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Air Compressors |
| Hazards › Name | The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Air Compressors |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 5009 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Brownie's Third Lung factory and various marine/diving products resellers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $2000 and $3500. |
| Recall Date | 2008-11-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled products include the following models: Product Models Serial Numbers Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390 14421 - 15715 Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies E250, EC2 14344 - 15762 The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case. |
| Recall Number | 09049 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Brownie's Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Brownie's Third Lung at (800) 327-0412 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.browniedive.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |