Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 19070 · announced February 21, 2019 · Pelagic Pressure Systems · 900 units affected
The product
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 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
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.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.