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