Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
USShearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
Recalling Firm: Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.
Affected Products
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Shearwater-Recalls-Diving-Transmitters-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Shearwater Wireless Yellow Pressure Transmitters.png |
| Images › Caption | Shearwater Wireless Yellow Pressure Transmitters |
| Hazards › Name | The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive. |
| Products › Name | Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8494 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter. |
| Retailers › Name | Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350. |
| Recall Date | 2019-02-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side. |
| Distributors › Name | Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada |
| Recall Number | 19070 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69068r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-02-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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