Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled February 24, 2009 · CPSC recall 09722 · Silent Diving Systems

Hazard

Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.

Units

About 820

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the recall.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Silent Diving Systems toll-free at (877) 336-4077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.silentdiving.com

Product

Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses

Manufacturer(s)

Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Imported by

Silent Diving Systems LLC, of Center Conway, N.H.

Retailers

Silent Diving Systems nationwide from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $60. Re-breathers were sold for about $10,000.

Made in

England

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