CPSC recall 07-200, announced May 31, 2007, covers Innovative Scuba Concepts Swivel for a Scuba Regulator (about 170 units). The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 472-2740, or go to www.innovativescuba.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings such as a date or production code embossed on the unit. Contact Innovative Scuba Concepts for information on where the recalled units were sold.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 07-200
- Units
- About 170
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
- Importer
- Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Swivel for a Scuba Regulator
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.innovativescuba.com
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