Brownie's Third Lung Air Compressors recall: Drowning Hazard
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
Why was Brownie's Third Lung Air Compressors recalled?
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall. Contact: For additional information, contact Brownie's Third Lung at (800) 327-0412 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.browniedive.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
- Air Compressors
- Company
- Brownie's Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Brownie's Third Lung factory and various marine/diving products resellers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $2000 and $3500.
- Recall date
- November 19, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled products include the following models: Product Models Serial Numbers Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390 14421 - 15715 Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies E250, EC2 14344 - 15762 The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case.