M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled August 29, 2007 · CPSC recall 07293 · M&J Engineering

Hazard

The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.

Units

About 1,500

Incidents / injuries

M&J Engineering has received one report of swivels separating from the masks while diving. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact M&J Engineering toll-free at (888) 794-8351 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, e-mail [email protected], or visit the company's Web site at www.omniswivel.com

Product

AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks

Manufacturer(s)

M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.

Retailers

Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60.

Made in

United States

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