Recalls / 2009-02-24

Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard

09722 · Recalled 2009-02-24 · CPSC page

Description

The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall.

Hazards

Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses		About 820

Parties

Manufacturer: Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd.
Importer: Silent Diving Systems LLC, of Center Conway, N.H.
Made in: England
Sold at: Silent Diving Systems nationwide, 000.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Silent Diving Systems toll-free at (877) 336-4077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.silentdiving.com

Source: CPSC recall 09722. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.