SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported

Active Recall Announced October 14, 2009 CPSC #10010

Quick answer

SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported is CPSC recall #10010, announced on October 14, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: SI Tech AB.

Hazard

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

Affected products

Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits

Recalled brands

SI Tech AB

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.

Recall date

October 14, 2009

Categories

Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10010?

CPSC recall #10010 covers SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 14, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #10010?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10010 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/SI-Tech-Recalls-Diving-Suit-Hoses-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-One-Death-Reported. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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