Brownie's Third Lung · Recalled
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2,000–$3,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled products include the following models: Product Models Serial Numbers Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390 14421 - 15715 Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies E250, EC2 14344 - 15762 The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case.
The file
- Sold at
- Brownie's Third Lung factory and various marine/diving products resellers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $2000 and $3500.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Brownie's Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall.
For additional information, contact Brownie's Third Lung at (800) 327-0412 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.browniedive.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 NOV 19 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.