CPSC recall 07-501, announced October 2, 2006, covers Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators (about 48,500 units). Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Recall contact: call (800) 731-6685, or go to www.scubapro-uwatec.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves first stage regulators that are marked with the Scubapro brand and identified as the MK20.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro® USA has received eight reports of units that failed after being serviced.
Official remedy
Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Consumers can easily identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the service upgrade has not been completed, the consumer should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro® dealer to have the service upgrade completed free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Scubapro
- Manufacturer
- Scubapro® USA, of El Cajon, Calif.
- Recall number
- 07-501
- Units
- About 48,500 units
- Manufactured in
- Italy, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Scubapro® dealers nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for about $260.
Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For assistance in locating the nearest authorized Scubapro® dealer or for more information, contact Scubapro® USA toll-free at (800) 731-6685 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.scubapro-uwatec.com
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