Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
Why was Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of recalled?
Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the regulators and return them to a Cressi authorized dive shop for a free repair. Consumers can also return the product to Cressi at One Charles Street, Westwood, N.J. 07675. Contact: For additional information, contact Cressi at (800) 338-9143 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cressi.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
- Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator
- Company
- Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 200
- Sold at
- Authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 2009 through August 2009 for between $280 and $309.
- Recall date
- December 23, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of inaccurate pressure readings while the scuba regulators were in use. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. "Cressi MC5" and "Cressi Black" are printed on the regulator.