Suunto Recalls Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear Due To Drowning Hazard

Scuba high-pressure air hoses 

Date of Recall

2014-01-23

CPSC Release Number

14-088

Manufactured In

Finland and the U.S.

Units

About 1,300 in the U.S.

Manufacturer

Suunto Oy, of Finland

Sold By

Authorized Suunto Dive dealers nationwide from November 2012 to July 2013 for $95 to $195 if sold with Suunto analog pressure gauge for diving, and from $400 to $900 if sold as part of a Suunto dive computer system, and $85 if sold separately.

Problem/Hazard

The high pressure air hose may leak or rupture leading to a loss of breathing gas posing a drowning hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

No injuries reported.

Description

The recalled black rubber high pressure air hose is used with submersible pressure gauges and dive computers. The hose has silver fittings on both ends and "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN THE U.S.A," the batch code "1812" and the product code are printed on it. The hoses were sold separately and as a component of the Cobra, Cobra 3, SM-36 model pressure gauge and gauge combos, and with the Vyper and Zoop model dive computers or analog pressure gauges when purchased as combos.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and bring the hose or  pressure gauge and dive computer to the nearest authorized Suunto Dive dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a free replacement hose. Consumers can also use the Suunto Online Service Request www.suunto.com/servicerequest  to get their product picked up and delivered for the hose change.

Consumer Contact

Suunto Support toll-free at (855) 258-0900 anytime, or email at [email protected], or online at www.suunto.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

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