Recalls / 2019-02-21

Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

19070 · Recalled 2019-02-21 · CPSC page

Shearwater Wireless Yellow Pressure Transmitters

Description

This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.

Hazards

The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters		About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Pelagic Pressure Systems
Distributor: Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada
Made in: United States
Sold at: Dive Right In Scuba, Online Scuba, online at www.divegearexpress.com, www.shearwater.com

Consumer contact

Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 19070. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.