Diving Inflation Valves Recalled Due to Risk of Hypothermia; Manufactured by SI TECH
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-04-14 · 22115
Hazards
The internal part in the valve can malfunction while in use, causing loss of inflation and thermal protection, posing a risk of hypothermia to the consumer.
Recall
Number
22115
Date
2022-04-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shell Diving Inflation Valves with Int'l Nipples for diving dry suits
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
SI Tech, of Sweden
Retailer(s)
Underwater Development, Tulalip, Washington; Aquala Diving, Shreveport, Louisiana; Underwater Sports, Seattle, Washington and other dealers/dive centers and other dive suit manufacturers and distributors nationwide from April 2019 through May 2021 for about $100 per inflation valve when sold separately.
Distributor(s)
Ocean Equipment, of Canada
Country of manufacture
Sweden
Description
This recall involves the Shell Inflation Valves with Int'l Nipples that come with diving dry suits and are also sold separately. The Shell Inflation Valve is used in recreational and technical diving. The recalled valve inflates the diving dry suit to allow the diver to equalize air pressure while descending in the water by pressing on the valve and it provides thermal protection to the diver. The model number and batch code are stamped on the inside of the recalled valve. Instructions on how to find and identify the batch code can be found at www.sitech.se. Model Number 25210 JD1, JE2, JE5, JE6, JF6, JG2, JK6, JK9, JKA, JL1, JL3, KA7, KB8, KG2, KH3, KH4, KK7, KL3, LC1, LC2, LC4, LC7, LC9, LD2, LD6, LD7, LD8 25215 JG1, KA9, LC5