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Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

U.S. CPSCDrowningApr 13, 2010
Picture of Recalled Regulators
Picture of Recalled Regulators

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.

Sold on

Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tusa.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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