XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses
Date of Recall
2012-04-19CPSC Release Number
12-155Manufactured In
ItalyCompany Phone Number
(888) 249-5404Units
About 17,000Manufacturer
Miflex 2, Villasanta, ItalyImporter
XS Scuba, Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.Sold By
Deluxe Cylinder Equalizer w/ Miflex HP hose P/N AC366Problem/Hazard
The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.Injuries/Incidents
XS Scuba has received reports of 189 hose failures. There have been no reports of injuries.Description
The high pressure hose is used to monitor cylinder pressure for the air supply in tanks for scuba diving. The hoses have MFX stamped on the hose?s end fitting. They were sold as individual replacement gauge hoses and as cascade hoses and in the following kits and model numbers:Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact XS Scuba toll free at (888) 249-5404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and, or visit the firm’s website at www.xsscuba.comNo comments have been posted.Recall Comments
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