CPSCGeneral Alert
U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Ex...
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 |