CPSC, Sherwood SCUBA LLC Announce Recall of Maximus Regulators
CPSC recall 02150 · announced April 30, 2002 · Sherwood Scuba · 14,000 units affected
The product
The Maximus regulators included in this recall have the following model, serial numbers and connection types: Model Number Serial Number Range Description SRB5600 K600001 through K611834 Yoke Connection SRB5600D2 DK60000 through DK62000 Din-Style Connection SRB5600CE EK60001 through EK62000 Yoke Connection The serial numbers are laser marked on the top of the second stage case next to the mouthpiece.
The hazard
The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer, for a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators, from January 1998 through November 2000, for about $580.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Sherwood SCUBA at (800) 469-9929 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.sherwoodscuba.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.