CPSC recall 23-076, announced December 22, 2022, covers BLU3 Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems (about 1,300 units). The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers. The notice cites 21 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nomad tankless diving systems and contact BLU3 to schedule a free repair at an approved service center. Recall contact: call 833-703-5796, or go to www.diveblu3.com/recall.
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.
Consumers can identify whether their Nomad is included in the recall by contacting BLU3 and providing the serial number for their Nomad.
Which products are included?
This recall involves BLU3's Nomad battery-powered tankless diving systems. The BLU3 logo and Nomad appear in writing on the top handle of the dive system. Consumers can identify whether their Nomad is included in the recall by contacting BLU3 and providing the serial number for their Nomad. The serial number can be found in the compartment behind the battery door. Serial numbers ending with the last four digits between 0000 to 2700 are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers.
Incidents and injuries
BLU3 has received 21 reports of divers experiencing restricted airflow. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nomad tankless diving systems and contact BLU3 to schedule a free repair at an approved service center. BLU3 is contacting all known purchasers directly. The repair cannot be performed by the consumer.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BLU3
- Manufacturer
- BLU3, of Pompano Beach, Florida
- Recall number
- 23-076
- Units
- About 1,300 (In addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent diving stores nationwide and online at www.diveblu3.com and www.amazon.com from October 2021 through November 2022 for between $1,900 and $2,700.
Recall contact information
BLU3 Inc. toll-free at 833-703-5796 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.diveblu3.com/recall or www.diveblu3.com and click on "RECALL" for more information.
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