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U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 13-134 · March 7, 2013 · U.S. Divers

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-134 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 7, 2013
Brand
U.S. Divers
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 130,000 units
Made in
Thailand
Last updated by CPSC
January 22, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks · About 130,000 units units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Academy, Dick's, The Sports Authority and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other Internet retailers from March 2011 through July 2012 for about $10 individually and $30 as a set.; Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.; Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the face.

Consumer contact

U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall history and context

U.S. Divers appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks (About 130,000 units units). This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 22, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.