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U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

Name: U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Brand: Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-13133
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 7, 2013Recall ID: 13133Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.

Affected Products

Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-Recalls-Youth-Snorkeling-Mask-Sets
Title	U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13133a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Martinique Jr. single lens mask sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13133b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Martinique Jr. single lens mask sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale
Hazards › Name	Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received eight reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the face.
Products › Name	Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets
Products › Type	Scuba Diving
Products › Category I D	68330
Products › Number Of Units	About 44,000 units
Recall I D	1328
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Importers › Name	Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 through July 2011 for about $30.
Recall Date	2013-03-07T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.
Recall Number	13133
Manufacturers › Name	Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	U.S. Divers; toll-free at (800) 775-3483 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-22T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Thailand

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Recalling FirmAqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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