M&J Engineering · Recalled
M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
- Units
- About 1,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.
The file
- Sold at
- Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.
Incident log
M&J Engineering has received one report of swivels separating from the masks while diving. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.
For additional information, contact M&J Engineering toll-free at (888) 794-8351 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, e-mail sales@omniswivel.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.omniswivel.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 AUG 29 2007; last revised JAN 28 2015.