High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled January 10, 2013 · CPSC recall 13090 · High-Pressure

A-Plus Marine high-pressure scuba diving air hose

“CE EN 250 230” is stamped on the female fitting

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 40

Incidents / injuries

A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.

Contact

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 [email protected] for more information.

Product

High-pressure scuba diving air hoses

Imported by

A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.

Retailers

Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.

Made in

Taiwan

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