Recalls / 2014-01-23

Suunto Recalls Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear Due To Drowning Hazard

14088 · Recalled 2014-01-23 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled black rubber high pressure air hose is used with submersible pressure gauges and dive computers. The hose has silver fittings on both ends and "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN THE U.S.A," the batch code "1812" and the product code are printed on it. The hoses were sold separately and as a component of the Cobra, Cobra 3, SM-36 model pressure gauge and gauge combos, and with the Vyper and Zoop model dive computers or analog pressure gauges when purchased as combos.

Hazards

The high-pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard.

Reported injuries

No injuries reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Consumers can also use the Suunto Online Service Request www.suunto.com/servicerequest to get their product picked up and delivered for the hose change.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Scuba high-pressure air hoses		About 1,300 in the U.S.

Parties

Manufacturer: Suunto Oy
Made in: Finland, United States
Sold at: Authorized Suunto Dive dealers nationwide, from $400 to $900 if sold as part of a Suunto dive computer system, $85 if sold separately.

Consumer contact

Suunto Support toll-free at (855) 258-0900 anytime, or email at support@suunto.com, or online at www.suunto.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 14088. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.