Scubapro X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning HazardX650
June 07 2006 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with
the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the
following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color
photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.) Name of Product: Scubapro X650 Second Stage
Regulator Units: About 670 Manufacturer: Scubapro with global
headquarters located in El Cajon, Calif. Hazard: A manufacturing
error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change
shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to
become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and
the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to
users. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description and Models:
The recall involves some X650 second stage regulators. All X650
second stage regulators are clearly marked with a blue capital "X"
next to the numbers "650" in white. Affected regulators have a
visible bump located on the right side of the unit between the
letter "C" and where the mouthpiece attaches to the regulator body.
Sold at: Authorized Scubapro dealers in the U.S. from June 2005
through May 2006 for between $400 and $670. Manufactured in:
Genova, Italy Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product
immediately and contact Scubapro to determine if they have an
affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free
replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners
of the product directly. Consumer Contact: For more information,
contact Scubapro at (800) 803-3948 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.scubapro.com.
Firm's Media Contact: Cynthia Georgeson at (262) 631-6600 The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's
jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer
product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually.
The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from
products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical
hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products -
such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household
chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in
the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products
over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a
product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or
CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and
recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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