Recalls / 2021-09-22

Huish Outdoors Recalls Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

21199 · Recalled 2021-09-22 · CPSC page

Recalled Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkel showing oval shaped bottom purge valve

Description

This recall involves Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels. The recalled snorkels are white and gray with a blue plastic housing around an oval shaped, clear rubber bottom purge valve and a blue dry splash guard located at the top of the snorkel. The snorkel measures about 16.5 inches tall. Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels with the following four-digit batch numbers are included in this recall: 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114 and 2115. The batch numbers can be found above the flexible gray tubing.

Hazards

The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, posing a drowning hazard.

Reported injuries

Oceanic has received 13 reports of the snorkels leaking. One injury, involving minor cuts to a consumer who tripped after a snorkel leaked, has been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and follow the instructions online at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy the product and register for a free replacement snorkel, shipping included.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels		About 76,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Unique Sea Products
Importer: Huish Outdoors, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in: Thailand
Sold at: Costco Wholesale Warehouses nationwide, online at www.costco.com

Consumer contact

Huish Outdoors toll-free at 833-493-1029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.oceanicworldwide.com and click on "Quality Alerts" for more information.

More images

Close-up of oval shaped bottom purge valve of Recalled Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkel

Source: CPSC recall 21199. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.