M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-08-29 · 07293
Hazards
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
Recall
Number
07293
Date
2007-08-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.