Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator
CPSC Recall #05-523 — December 8, 2004
Product
Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA is voluntarily recalling 3,300 Converters for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator. An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.Name of Product: Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation RegulatorUnits: 3,300Manufacturer: SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CAHazard: An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.Incidents/Injuries: One incident with no reports of injuries.Description: This alert is only for consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator. Divers who use the Air 2 on a SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator are not affected by this alert.Sold by: Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004 for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.Consumer Contact: (800) 382-2211, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST or go to www.scubapro.com.
Hazard
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Incidents / Injuries
One incident with no reports of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.
Units Affected
3,300
Sold At
Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004 for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004.
Manufacturer
SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA