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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-06-05

DiveAlert Emergency Signaling Devices Recalled by Ideations Due to Drowning Hazard

Is my product affected?

DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS signaling devices

  • Brand Ideations DiveAlert, of Seattle, Wash.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS scuba dive signaling devices with model numbers DA2, DP2, or DV2 are being recalled because the signaling device can malfunction during use and restrict the diver's air flow, creating a drowning hazard. The devices attach to a diver's buoyancy compensator device to activate an alarm or noise to alert others during emergencies or to get attention from a boat or other divers. The DA2 is black with an orange button, the DP2 is black with a gray knob and red button with "DiveAlert PLUS" printed on it, and the DV2 is black and red. Only devices without stamped writing on the coupling's collar are included in this recall.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled DiveAlert signaling devices and return them to an authorized DiveAlert dealer or to DiveAlert for a free repair, which involves replacing the defective female coupling.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The signaling device can malfunction when used and restrict the diver's air flow, posing a drowning hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled DiveAlert signaling devices and return them to an authorized DiveAlert dealer or to DiveAlert for a free repair. The repair consists of replacing the defective female coupling.

Details from the source

This recall involves DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS scuba dive signaling devices with model numbers DA2, DP2 or DV2. The signaling device is attached to the diver's buoyancy compensator device (BCD) power inflator/alternate regulator system by a chrome-plated brass coupling and is used to activate a loud surface horn or an underwater percussion noise to alert others in the event of a diver's emergency. The devices are also used in non-emergencies to get the attention of the pickup boat or other divers. The DA2 is black with an orange button, the DP2 is black with a gray knob and red button and has DiveAlert PLUS printed on it, and the DV2 is black and red. They can be used with Aqualung AirSource, Oceanic Air XS, Aeris Air Link and Mares Air Control regulator/inflators. Only these signaling devices without any stamped writing on the coupling's collar are included in this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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