High pressure scuba diving air hoses

CPSC Recall #13-029 — November 6, 2012

Recall #13-029 Date: November 6, 2012 Remedy: Replace

Product

High pressure scuba diving air hoses

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

The diving hose on Phantom and Mesh Flex brand name equipment can rupture.

Incidents / Injuries

The importers have received nine reports of burst hoses. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving Equipment or A-Plus Marine to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.

Units Affected

About 2,590 total units: 1900 Innovative Scuba Concepts hoses, about 480 Trident Diving Equipment hoses and about 210 A-Plus Marine hoses

Sold At

Scuba diving retailers nationwide and on-line from August 2011 through August 2012 for prices ranging between about $40 and $50.

Manufactured In

Taiwan