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Maximus SCUBA regulators

CPSC Recall #02-150 — April 29, 2002

Recall #02-150 Date: April 29, 2002 Remedy: Repair

Product

Maximus SCUBA regulators

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sherwood SCUBA LLC, of Irvine, Calif., is recalling about 14,000 Maximus SCUBA regulators. The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.The Maximus regulators included in this recall have the following model, serial numbers and connection types:Model NumberSerial NumberRange DescriptionSRB5600K600001 through K611834Yoke ConnectionSRB5600D2DK60000 through DK62000Din-Style ConnectionSRB5600CEEK60001 through EK62000Yoke ConnectionThe serial numbers are laser marked on the top of the second stage case next to the mouthpiece.Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators from January 1998 through November 2000 for about $580.Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer for a free repair. For more information, call Sherwood SCUBA at (800) 469-9929 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.sherwoodscuba.com.

Hazard

The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.

Incidents / Injuries

Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer for a free repair.

Units Affected

About 14,000

Sold At

Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators from January 1998 through November 2000 for about $580.

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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