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DiveAlert Emergency Signaling Devices Recalled by Ideations Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled June 5, 2013 · CPSC recall 13207 · DiveAlert

Recalled Model DA2 DiveAlert signaling deviceRecalled Model DP2 DiveAlert PLUS signaling deviceRecalled Model DV2 DiveAlert PLUS signaling deviceOnly the top coupling without any words stamped on the collar are recalled.
Hazard
The signaling device can malfunction when used and restrict the diver's air flow, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,500
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall involves DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS scuba dive signaling devices with model numbers DA2, DP2 or DV2. The signaling device is attached to the diver's buoyancy compensator device (BCD) power inflator/alternate regulator system by a chrome-plated brass coupling and is used to activate a loud surface horn or an underwater percussion noise to alert others in the event of a diver's emergency. The devices are also used in non-emergencies to get the attention of the pickup boat or other divers. The DA2 is black with an orange button, the DP2 is black with a gray knob and red button and has DiveAlert PLUS printed on it, and the DV2 is black and red. They can be used with Aqualung AirSource, Oceanic Air XS, Aeris Air Link and Mares Air Control regulator/inflators. Only these signaling devices without any stamped writing on the coupling's collar are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled DiveAlert signaling devices and return them to an authorized DiveAlert dealer or to DiveAlert for a free repair. The repair consists of replacing the defective female coupling.

Contact

DiveAlert, at (800) 275-4332 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by e-mail at [email protected] or online at www.divealert.com and click on Recall for more information

Product
DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS signaling devices
Manufacturer(s)
Ideations DiveAlert, of Seattle, Wash.
Retailers
Dive equipment stores nationwide from July 2009 through May 2013 for between $70 and $90.
Made in
United States

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