CPSC recall 14-088, announced January 23, 2014, covers Suunto Oy Scuba high-pressure air hoses (about 1,300 units). The high-pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Recall contact: call (855) 258-0900, go to www.suunto.com, or email support@suunto.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled black rubber high pressure air hose is used with submersible pressure gauges and dive computers. The hose has silver fittings on both ends and "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN THE U.S.A," the batch code "1812" and the product code are printed on it. The hoses were sold separately and as a component of the Cobra, Cobra 3, SM-36 model pressure gauge and gauge combos, and with the Vyper and Zoop model dive computers or analog pressure gauges when purchased as combos.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The high-pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Consumers can also use the Suunto Online Service Request www.suunto.com/servicerequest to get their product picked up and delivered for the hose change.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Suunto Oy
- Manufacturer
- Suunto Oy, of Finland
- Recall number
- 14-088
- Units
- About 1,300 in the U.S.
- Manufactured in
- Finland, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Suunto Dive dealers nationwide from November 2012 to July 2013 for $95 to $195 if sold with Suunto analog pressure gauge for diving, and from $400 to $900 if sold as part of a Suunto dive computer system, and $85 if sold separately.
Scuba high-pressure air hoses
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
Suunto Support toll-free at (855) 258-0900 anytime, or email at support@suunto.com, or online at www.suunto.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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