Shell Diving Inflation Valves with Int'l Nipples for diving dry suits
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
SI TECH Shell Inflation Valves with International Nipples used in diving dry suits are being recalled because an internal part can malfunction during use, causing the valve to lose inflation capability and thermal protection. This malfunction creates a risk of hypothermia to divers. The recalled valves are identified by model numbers 25210 or 25215 with specific batch codes stamped inside the valve; consumers can find instructions for identifying the batch code at www.sitech.se.
Consumers who have a recalled valve should stop using their dry suits immediately and contact Ocean Equipment to receive a notification form and shipping information for returning the valve at no charge. Trained technicians authorized by the manufacturer will replace the recalled valve with a free replacement part.
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The internal part in the valve can malfunction while in use, causing loss of inflation and thermal protection, posing a risk of hypothermia to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the dry suits with the recalled inflation valve and contact Ocean Equipment to receive a notification form and shipping information to return the recalled valve free of charge. The valve part will be replaced by trained technicians who are exclusively authorized to update the valve with a free replacement valve part.
This recall involves the Shell Inflation Valves with Int'l Nipples that come with diving dry suits and are also sold separately. The Shell Inflation Valve is used in recreational and technical diving. The recalled valve inflates the diving dry suit to allow the diver to equalize air pressure while descending in the water by pressing on the valve and it provides thermal protection to the diver. The model number and batch code are stamped on the inside of the recalled valve. Instructions on how to find and identify the batch code can be found at www.sitech.se. Model Number 25210 JD1, JE2, JE5, JE6, JF6, JG2, JK6, JK9, JKA, JL1, JL3, KA7, KB8, KG2, KH3, KH4, KK7, KL3, LC1, LC2, LC4, LC7, LC9, LD2, LD6, LD7, LD8 25215 JG1, KA9, LC5
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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