M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
USM&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Recalling Firm: M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.
Affected Products
AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/M-J-Engineering-Recalls-Swivels-for-Scuba-Diving-Masks |
| Title | M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/swivel.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Swivel |
| Hazards › Name | The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning. |
| Injuries › Name | M&J Engineering has received one report of swivels separating from the masks while diving. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 3713 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body. |
| Recall Number | 07293 |
| Manufacturers › Name | M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact M&J Engineering toll-free at (888) 794-8351 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, e-mail sales@omniswivel.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.omniswivel.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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