U.S. Divers Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets recall: Laceration Hazard
U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Why was U.S. Divers Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets recalled?
Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask. Contact: U.S. Divers; toll-free at (800) 775-3483 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
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
- Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets
- Company
- Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif., Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 44,000 units
- Sold at
- Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 through July 2011 for about $30.
- Recall date
- March 7, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received eight reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the face.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.