High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses Recalled by Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving and A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-11-07 · 13029
Hazards
The diving hose on Phantom and Mesh Flex brand name equipment can rupture.
Recall
Number
13029
Date
2012-11-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
High pressure scuba diving air hoses
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Li Chung Plastics Ind. Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Scuba diving retailers nationwide and on-line from August 2011 through August 2012 for prices ranging between about $40 and $50.
Importer(s)
Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, Calif.; A-Plus Marine, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recalled air hoses are black braided high pressure scuba air hoses. The hoses measure about one centimeter in diameter and vary in length from 6-inches to 40-inches. These hoses attach to the regulator first stage and are intended for use with the submersible pressure gauge (SPG's) that indicate the air pressure in the scuba diving tank. These recalled hoses were sold under the Phantom and Mesh Flex brand names printed only on the product packaging. The air hoses have production date codes stamped into the metal fitting that attaches to the regulator with the following codes: Innovative Scuba Concepts: 11Q3, 11Q4 and 12Q1Trident Diving Equipment: T0811, T0911, T1011, T1111, T1211, T0112, and T0212A-Plus Marine: 11Q3, 11Q4, and 12Q1