U.S. Divers · Recalled
U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 44,000 units
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.
The file
- Sold at
- Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 through July 2011 for about $30.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Made in
- Thailand
- Recalled by
- Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif., Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received eight reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the face.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
U.S. Divers; toll-free at (800) 775-3483 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" 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 MAR 07 2013; last revised JAN 22 2015.
