Tabata USA · Recalled
Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
- Units
- About 250
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $450
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.
For additional information, contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tusa.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 APR 13 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.