Recalls / 2009-12-22

Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard

10086 · Recalled 2009-12-22 · CPSC page

Description

The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. The wings were sold in red, blue or black. Springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing.

Hazards

The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dive Rite Wings		About 16,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Lamartek Inc., dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Diving equipment retailers, distributors nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact your local dealer or Dive Rite at (800) 495-1046 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.diverite.com

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Source: CPSC recall 10086. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.