RecallWatchUSA

Home / Recalls / Sports & Recreation

CPSC, SCUBAPRO Announce Recall of Converter Kit

Recalled December 9, 2004 · CPSC recall 05523 · SCUBAPRO

Recalled Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator
Hazard
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Remedy
Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.
Units
3,300
Incidents / injuries
One incident, with no reports of injuries.

Description

This alert is only for consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator. Divers who use the Air 2 on a SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator are not affected by this alert.

What to do

Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.

Contact

(800) 382-2211, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST or go to www.scubapro.com

Product
Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator
Manufacturer(s)
SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA
Retailers
Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide, from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004, for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package, beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

CPSC, SCUBAPRO Announce Recall of Converter Kit | RecallWatchUSA