CPSC recall 09-722, announced February 24, 2009, covers Ambient Pressure Diving Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses (about 820 units). Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. Recall contact: call (877) 336-4077, or go to www.silentdiving.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: AP300/15, RB20/03, EV20/03, RB20/10, EV11A/1, RB11A/1, RB11/B, AP300/10, AP300/38.
Which products are included?
The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ambient Pressure Diving
- Manufacturer
- Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
- Recall number
- 09-722
- Units
- About 820
- Manufactured in
- England
- Sold at / sales period
- Silent Diving Systems nationwide from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $60. Re-breathers were sold for about $10,000.
- Importer
- Silent Diving Systems LLC, of Center Conway, N.H.
Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Silent Diving Systems toll-free at (877) 336-4077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.silentdiving.com
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