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Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard

Name: Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
Brand: Suunto
SKU: CPSC-18003
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 4, 2017Recall ID: 18003Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm

Affected Products

Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Suunto-Recalls-Wireless-Tank-Transmitter-and-Tank-POD
Title	Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/18-003-1.PNG
Images › 1 › Caption	Old Model (pre-2013) - Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter with black cone-shaped cone with SUUNTO, FINLAND on top, with black plastic base.
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/18-003-2.PNG
Images › 2 › Caption	LED model (2013 to April 2017) - Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter with black cone-shaped cone with SUUNTO FINLAND on top, with transparent base with LED light.
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/18-003-3.PNG
Images › 3 › Caption	Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter (Tank Pod) with black cone-shaped cone with SUUNTO FINLAND on top, with transparent base with LED light.
Hazards › Name	The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.
Injuries › Name	There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
Products › Name	Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD
Products › Number Of Units	About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)
Recall I D	8151
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
Importers › Name	SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.
Retailers › Name	Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.
Recall Date	2017-10-04T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm
Distributors › Name	SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.
Recall Number	18003
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64372r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Suunto Customer Support toll free at 855-258-0900, anytime or online at http://www.suunto.com/. A list of dealers and authorized service centers can be found at www.suunto.com/dealer-locator. Consumers can also use the free Suunto Online Service Request at www.suunto.com/servicerequest to schedule a picked up from their home or office.
Last Publish Date	2017-10-04T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Finland

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