Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Feb 21, 2019, 17:14 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/shearwater-recalls-diving-transmitters-due-to-drowning-hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters

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.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.

Consumer Contact:
Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)

Description:
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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Distributor: Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada

Manufacturer: Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

Manufactured in: United States

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69068r-eng.php

This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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Recall Number: 19-070

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