CPSCGeneral Alert
Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
Published: October 2, 2006Recall ID: 07501Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves first stage regulators that are marked with the Scubapro brand and identified as the MK20.
Affected Products
Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Scubapro-Recalls-MK-20-Scuba-Regulators-for-Service |
| Title | Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6a2d99514a43453c840642050e7043f7.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Scuba Regulators |
| Hazards › Name | Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro® USA has received eight reports of units that failed after being serviced. |
| Products › Name | Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 48,500 units |
| Recall I D | 3765 |
| Remedies › Name | Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Consumers can easily identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the service upgrade has not been completed, the consumer should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro® dealer to have the service upgrade completed free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Scubapro® dealers nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for about $260. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves first stage regulators that are marked with the Scubapro brand and identified as the MK20. |
| Recall Number | 07501 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Scubapro® USA, of El Cajon, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For assistance in locating the nearest authorized Scubapro® dealer or for more information, contact Scubapro® USA toll-free at (800) 731-6685 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.scubapro-uwatec.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Italy |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |