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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-02-24

Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard

Is my product affected?

Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses

  • Brand Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd., of Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
  • Brand Silent Diving Systems LLC, of Center Conway, N.H.

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

What happened

Silent Diving Systems is recalling scuba diving hoses sold with its Inspiration, Evolution, and Evolution Plus re-breathing models. The hoses may have been manufactured without crimps, which could allow gas to leak or water to enter the re-breather unit, creating a drowning hazard. The recall affects specific hose model numbers including AP300/15, RB20/03, EV20/03, RB20/10, EV11A/1, RB11A/1, RB11/B, AP300/10, and AP300/38. Hoses with eight flats on the collar have been properly crimped and are not affected.

Consumers who have recalled hoses should stop using them immediately and contact Silent Diving Systems to obtain a replacement. The company has already contacted all known purchasers directly about this recall.

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

Hazard

Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.

What should I do?

Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.

Details from the source

The crimped hoses are used to carry the air supply in the re-breathing diving system. The hoses were sold on three re-breathing models: Inspiration, Evolution and Evolution Plus. Hoses with a smooth (uncrimped) collar and with the model numbers listed below are included in the recall: AP300/15 ADV Supply Hose RB20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose EV20/03 Oxygen Injection Hose RB20/10 Buzzer Hose EV11A/1 Vision Handset Hose RB11A/1 Classic Handset Hose RB11/B Handset Hose AP300/10 ADV Hose AP300/38 ADV Hose Hoses with eight flats on the hose collar have been crimped and are not included in the 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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