High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-01-10 · 13090
Hazards
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Recall
Number
13090
Date
2013-01-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
Importer(s)
A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.