Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD

CPSC Recall #18-003 — October 4, 2017

Recall #18-003 Date: October 4, 2017 Remedy: Repair

Product

Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD

Description

This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos above.Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure TransmitterSuunto Tank PODReference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case – with “SUUNTO, FINLAND” printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base.Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cmReference No. SS020306000Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with “SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND” printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base.Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm

Hazard

The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.  

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.

Units Affected

About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)

Sold At

Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.

Importer

SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland

Manufactured In

Finland