SI Tech Diving Suit Hoses recall: Drowning Hazard
SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
Why was SI Tech Diving Suit Hoses recalled?
The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose. Contact: For additional information, contact SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, visit www.sitech.se, or email the firm at [email protected]
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
- Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits
- Company
- SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden
- Quantity
- About 65,000
- Sold at
- Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45.
- Recall date
- October 14, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- SI Tech has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one that was involved in the death of a diver in Los Angeles, Calif.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves a dry suit inflation hose that connects a diver's dry suit to the air supply and allows for the pumping of air into the suit to set up a positive pressure arrangement to help keep it watertight. The hose contains an air flow restricting insert that may be either black, blue or green in color. The batch code is stamped on the threaded metal end of the hose. They were sold with dry suits and also sold separately. Contact SI Tech for a list of batch codes included in this recall or visit the firm's Web site, www.sitech.se