Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled April 13, 2010 · CPSC recall 10195 · Tabata

Hazard

The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.

Units

About 250

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tusa.com

Product

TUSA RS-670 Regulators

Imported by

Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.

Made in

Japan

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