CPSC recall 10-010, announced October 14, 2009, covers SI Tech AB Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits (about 65,000 units). The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose. Recall contact: call (877) 348-3529, go to www.sitech.se, or email recall@sitech.se.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves a dry suit inflation hose that connects a diver's dry suit to the air supply and allows for the pumping of air into the suit to set up a positive pressure arrangement to help keep it watertight. The hose contains an air flow restricting insert that may be either black, blue or green in color. The batch code is stamped on the threaded metal end of the hose. They were sold with dry suits and also sold separately. Contact SI Tech for a list of batch codes included in this recall or visit the firm's Web site, www.sitech.se
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
SI Tech has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one that was involved in the death of a diver in Los Angeles, Calif.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SI Tech AB
- Manufacturer
- SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden
- Recall number
- 10-010
- Units
- About 65,000
- Manufactured in
- Sweden
- Sold at / sales period
- Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45.
Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, visit www.sitech.se, or email the firm at recall@sitech.se
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