A-Plus Marine Supply · Recalled
High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
- Units
- About 40
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $34
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.
The file
- Sold at
- Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Incident log
A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.
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 JAN 10 2013; last revised JAN 13 2015.
