Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters

Date of Recall

2019-02-21

CPSC Release Number

19-070

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)

Distributor

Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada

Sold By

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. 

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.

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.

Remedy

Repair

Consumer 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. 

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