Recalls / 2013-03-07

U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

13134 · Recalled 2013-03-07 · CPSC page

Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks sold under U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands

Description

This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.

Hazards

Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the face.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks		About 130,000 units

Parties

Manufacturer: Aqua Lung Inc.
Importer: Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
Made in: Thailand
Sold at: Academy, Dick's, The Sports Authority, other sporting goods, online at Amazon.com, other Internet retailers, $30 as a set.

Consumer contact

U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

More images

Recalled Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks have no production code on the edge of frame

Recalled Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks do not have a production code.

Source: CPSC recall 13134. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.