Shearwater · Recalled
Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
- Units
- About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $350
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.
The file
- Sold at
- Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif., Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada
Incident log
The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.
Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community 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.