U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks

Date of Recall

2013-03-07

CPSC Release Number

13-134

Manufactured In

Thailand

Units

About 130,000 units

Manufacturer

Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.

Importer

Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.

Sold By

Academy, Dick's, The Sports Authority and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other Internet retailers from March 2011 through July 2012 for about $10 individually and $30 as a set.

Problem/Hazard

Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the face.

Description

This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.

Consumer Contact

U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

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