Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-003 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 4, 2017
- Brand
- Suunto
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)
- Made in
- Finland
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 4, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD · About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.; SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland..
Injuries or incidents reported
There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
Consumer contact
Suunto Customer Support toll free at 855-258-0900, anytime or online at http://www.suunto.com/. A list of dealers and authorized service centers can be found at www.suunto.com/dealer-locator. Consumers can also use the free Suunto Online Service Request at www.suunto.com/servicerequest to schedule a picked up from their home or office.
Recall history and context
Suunto 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?
Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD (About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada) units). This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 4, 2017. 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.