Tabata USA Scuba Regulators recall: Drowning Hazard
Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Why was Tabata USA Scuba Regulators recalled?
The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tusa.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
- TUSA RS-670 Regulators
- Company
- Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 250
- Sold at
- Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.
- Recall date
- April 13, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.