Recalls / 2013-01-10

High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard

13090 · Recalled 2013-01-10 · CPSC page

A-Plus Marine high-pressure scuba diving air hose

Description

The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.

Hazards

The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

Reported injuries

A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.

Products

Name	Model	Units
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses		About 40

Parties

Importer: A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Scuba diving retailers nationwide

Consumer contact

A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.

More images

“CE EN 250 230” is stamped on the female fitting

Source: CPSC recall 13090. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.