Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 21, 2019 CPSC #19070

Quick answer

Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard is CPSC recall #19070, announced on February 21, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.. Affected brands: Pelagic Pressure Systems, Shearwater Research Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters

Recalled brands

Pelagic Pressure Systems, Shearwater Research Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.

Recall date

February 21, 2019

Categories

Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19070?

CPSC recall #19070 covers Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 21, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #19070?

The CPSC remedy for recall #19070 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.. 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 Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard 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/2019/Shearwater-Recalls-Diving-Transmitters-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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