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Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard

U.S. CPSCDrowningMay 31, 2007
Recalled Diving Regulator Swivel
Recalled Diving Regulator Swivel

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Hazard

The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.

Product description

The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings such as a date or production code embossed on the unit. Contact Innovative Scuba Concepts for information on where the recalled units were sold.

Sold on

Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.innovativescuba.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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