Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-02-21 · 19070
Hazards
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Recall
Number
19070
Date
2019-02-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.
Distributor(s)
Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.