Drowning Hazard
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AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.
NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the paddle floats immediately and contact NRS to determine if you have one of the recalled models. NRS will provide a free replacement paddle float for consumers with recalled units.
Swivel for a Scuba Regulator Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Consumers can easily identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the service upgrade has not been completed, the consumer should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro® dealer to have the service upgrade completed free of charge.
Scubapro® X650 Second Stage Regulator Recalled for Drowning Hazard
A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro® to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners of the product directly.
Surf Club™ Arm Bands Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides Recalled for Drowning Hazard
These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat, that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.
Consumers should immediately stop using these slides and contact Aviva Sports to request a free repair kit. After making the repair, consumers can resume using the product.
"Sandy Claws" Swim Trainers Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
Scuba Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.
Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic dealer to get a free repair. Other repairs or normal maintenance performed in addition to the recall repair will incur a charge.
"SunSmart" baby floats Recalled for Fall Hazard
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV) Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Consumers should stop using the buoyancy control systems with these overpressure valves immediately and contact the CBI dealer where purchased, for a free replacement valve.
Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Sy Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement.
"SunSmart" baby floats Recalled for Fall Hazard
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
Consumers should stop using the BCDs immediately and return them to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement.
Atomic Aquatics "Titanium" scuba regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The regulator's first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these regulators immediately and return them to Atomic Aquatics or an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer for repair.
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