CPSC recall 10-086, announced December 22, 2009, covers Dive Rite Wings (about 16,000 units). The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring. Recall contact: call (800) 495-1046, or go to www.diverite.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.
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.
Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall.
Which products are included?
The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. The wings were sold in red, blue or black. Springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lamartek Inc., dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla.
- Manufacturer
- Lamartek Inc., dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla.
- Recall number
- 10-086
- Units
- About 16,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2006 through October 2008 for about $359.
Dive Rite Wings
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact your local dealer or Dive Rite at (800) 495-1046 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.diverite.com
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