High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
USHigh-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.
Affected Products
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/High-Pressure-Scuba-Diving-Air-Hoses-Recalled-by-A-Plus-Marine-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.137963.LARGE_A-Plus%2520Marine%2520scuba%2520diving%2520air%2520hose.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | A-Plus Marine high-pressure scuba diving air hose |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.137965.LARGE_A-Plus%2520Marine%2520scuba%2520diving%2520air%2520hose%2520-%2520FEMALE%2520FITTING.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | “CE EN 250 230” is stamped on the female fitting |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.137967.LARGE_A-Plus%2520Marine%2520scuba%2520diving%2520air%2520hose%2520-%2520MALE%2520FITTING.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | “12Q1” is stamped on the male fitting |
| Hazards › Name | The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | High-pressure scuba diving air hoses |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 40 |
| Recall I D | 1288 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose. |
| Importers › Name | A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34. |
| Recall Date | 2013-01-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side. |
| Recall Number | 13090 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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