Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

Recall Date: 2019-02-21

Source Link: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Shearwater-Recalls-Diving-Transmitters-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard



Name of Product:
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
Hazard:

The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
February 21, 2019
Units:
About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter. 

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.

Sold At:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Distributor(s):
Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
19-070


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. 



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