CPSC recall 05-523, announced December 9, 2004, covers SCUBAPRO Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator (3,300 units). An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. Recall contact: call (800) 382-2211, or go to www.scubapro.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This alert is only for consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator. Divers who use the Air 2 on a SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator are not affected by this alert.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Incidents and injuries
One incident, with no reports of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SCUBAPRO
- Manufacturer
- SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA
- Recall number
- 05-523
- Units
- 3,300
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide, from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004, for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package, beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004.
Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
(800) 382-2211, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST or go to www.scubapro.com
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