Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-04-13 · 10195
Hazards
The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Recall
Number
10195
Date
2010-04-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
TUSA RS-670 Regulators
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.
Importer(s)
Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.