Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
Why was Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service recalled?
Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Consumers can easily identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the service upgrade has not been completed, the consumer should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro® dealer to have the service upgrade completed free of charge. Contact: For assistance in locating the nearest authorized Scubapro® dealer or for more information, contact Scubapro® USA toll-free at (800) 731-6685 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.scubapro-uwatec.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
- Company
- Scubapro® USA, of El Cajon, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 48,500 units
- Sold at
- Authorized Scubapro® dealers nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for about $260.
- Recall date
- October 2, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro® USA has received eight reports of units that failed after being serviced.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves first stage regulators that are marked with the Scubapro brand and identified as the MK20.