CPSC recall 13-090, announced January 10, 2013, covers A-Plus Marine Supply High-pressure scuba diving air hoses (about 40 units). The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose. Recall contact: call (800) 352-2360, go to www.aplusmarine.com, or email eric@aplusmarine.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- A-Plus Marine Supply
- Recall number
- 13-090
- Units
- About 40
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
- Importer
- A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.
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