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URGENT RECALL: Si Tech Dry Suit Inflator Hoses
Date: 2009-10-14

Si Tech Inflator Hoses

Si Tech Inflator Hoses

Si Tech Inflator Hoses

Manufacturer Si Tech of Lysekil, Sweden has announced a recall of defective low pressure inflator hoses.  The hose contains a flow restricting insert (black, blue or green) that may become dislodged from the hose, enter the regulator 1st stage therefore restricting the airflow to the second stage, which poses a drowning hazard to the user.

There have been one report of a diver death caused by the hose insert dislodging.  To date, Si Tech has received six reports of the hose insert dislodging.

The recall affects about 65,000 SiTech inflator hoses manufactured between July 2006 and February 2009.

Owners of defective SiTech inflator hoses affected by the recall should stop using the defective equipment IMMEDIATELY and contact dry suit manufacturers and/or scuba equipment retailers to have the plastic restrictors removed.

From the CPSC:

RECALL: Dive Rite Wings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.

Name of Product: Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits

Units: About 65,000

Manufacturer: SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden

Hazard: The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: SI Tech has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one that was involved in the death of a diver in Los Angeles, Calif.

Description: This recall involves a dry suit inflation hose that connects a diver's dry suit to the air supply and allows for the pumping of air into the suit to set up a positive pressure arrangement to help keep it watertight. The hose contains an air flow restricting insert that may be either black, blue or green in color. The batch code is stamped on the threaded metal end of the hose. They were sold with dry suits and also sold separately. Contact SI Tech for a list of batch codes included in this recall or visit the firm's Web site, www.sitech.se

Sold at: Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45.

Manufactured in: Sweden

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, visit www.sitech.se, or email the firm at recall@sitech.se

 

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