Innovative Scuba Concepts · Recalled
Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
- Units
- About 170
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings such as a date or production code embossed on the unit. Contact Innovative Scuba Concepts for information on where the recalled units were sold.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Incident log
The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.innovativescuba.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 31 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.