Shearwater Diving Transmitters recall: Drowning Hazard
Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
Why was Shearwater Diving Transmitters recalled?
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter. Contact: Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community 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
- Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
- Company
- Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif., Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada
- Quantity
- About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.
- Recall date
- February 21, 2019
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.