SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits |
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Date of Recall:
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
CPSC Release Number:
10-010
Manufactured In:
Sweden
Company Phone Number:
(877) 348-3529
Units:
About 65,000
Manufacturer:
SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden
Sold By:
Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45.
Problem/Hazard:
The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Injuries/Incidents:
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.
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
Remedy:
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.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, visit www.sitech.se, or email the firm at recall@sitech.se
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