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OmniSwivel Gas Switch Block for diving — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationJan 21, 2022

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of asphyxiation. Testing carried out by HSE indicates that the gas switching block restricts the flow of gas to the diver. The product is also not CE or UKCA marked and there is no Declaration of Conformity. The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Remedy

HSE recommend end users stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor that it was purchased from for further information.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

The gas switching block allows the diver to switch from a primary to a secondary air source.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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