Swivel for a Scuba Regulator Recalled for Drowning Hazard
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.
What You Should Do
Remedy
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.innovativescuba.com
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Products
Swivel for a Scuba Regulator
Injuries & Incidents
- The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.