Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
USScuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. "Cressi MC5" and "Cressi Black" are printed on the regulator.
Affected Products
Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Scuba-Regulators-Recalled-by-Cressi-Due-to-Risk-of-Drowning |
| Title | Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/efa1c7a4c9af4d82920d8b7e6fc5a577.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Regulator |
| Hazards › Name | Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of inaccurate pressure readings while the scuba regulators were in use. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 90 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the regulators and return them to a Cressi authorized dive shop for a free repair. Consumers can also return the product to Cressi at One Charles Street, Westwood, N.J. 07675. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 2009 through August 2009 for between $280 and $309. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. "Cressi MC5" and "Cressi Black" are printed on the regulator. |
| Distributors › Name | Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J. |
| Recall Number | 10092 |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12843r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Cressi at (800) 338-9143 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cressi.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |
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