Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Silent-Diving-Systems-Recalls-Scuba-Diving-Hoses-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/aea537c66bf14d59b1d97b30ed1af70e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Scuba Diving Hose |
| Hazards › Name | Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 820 |
| Recall I D | 6027 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall. |
| Importers › Name | Silent Diving Systems LLC, of Center Conway, N.H. |
| Retailers › Name | Silent Diving Systems nationwide from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $60. Re-breathers were sold for about $10,000. |
| Recall Date | 2009-02-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 09722 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Silent Diving Systems toll-free at (877) 336-4077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.silentdiving.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | England |
Overview
- Recalling FirmAmbient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom