CPSC recall 12-155, announced April 19, 2012, covers Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses (about 17,000 units). The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. The notice cites 189 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose. Recall contact: call (888) 249-5404, or go to www.xsscuba.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: AC366, HL300/HL300M.
Which products are included?
The high pressure hose is used to monitor cylinder pressure for the air supply in tanks for scuba diving. The hoses have MFX stamped on the hose's end fitting. They were sold as individual replacement gauge hoses and as cascade hoses and in the following kits and model numbers: Deluxe Cylinder Equalizer w/ Miflex HP hose P/N AC366 Miflex Two-Gauge Console HL300/HL300M Miflex Rebreather Kits MRB-EVO-LG, MRB-EVO-MD & MRB-ISP-POST-LG
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
XS Scuba has received reports of 189 hose failures. There have been no reports of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy
- Manufacturer
- Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy
- Recall number
- 12-155
- Units
- About 17,000
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- Scuba diving retailers and online between May 2009 and April 2012 for between $44 and $60 for individual hoses.
- Importer
- XS Scuba, Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.
- Distributor
- XS Scuba, Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.
Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact XS Scuba toll free at (888) 249-5404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and, or visit the firm's website at www.xsscuba.com
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