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Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters

CPSC Recall #19-070 — February 21, 2019

Recall #19-070 Date: February 21, 2019 Remedy: Repair

Product

Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters

Description

This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers.  The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. “FCC ID: MH8A” is printed on the end of the transmitter.  Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.

Hazard

The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter. 

Units Affected

About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350. 

Manufacturer

Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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