Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-070 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 21, 2019
- Brand
- Shearwater
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
- Hazard
- Drowning Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 21, 2019
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters · About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.; Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
Consumer contact
Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information.
Recall history and context
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?
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters (About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Drowning Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.
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