Post by LSDeep on Feb 25, 2005 9:58:52 GMT -5
RECALL: Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators
February 23, 2005
Cressi-sub, in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, is advising Consumers to stop using Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators with model numbers J107, J113, J115, J119 (the numbers appear on the top right hand corner of the unit on the shoulder), immediately unless otherwise instructed. Slow leakage from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing may result in slow deflation. This could result in unexpected buoyancy problems posing a potential risk to the safety of the diver. Although no incidents have been reported the company is nonetheless issuing a product recall for the above model numbers.
Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate their devices, thus changing the diver's buoyancy. A buoyancy compensator is a bag that inflates and deflates depending upon your buoyancy requirements. In this way, the buoyancy compensator allows you to maintain neutral buoyancy, which is an important part of scuba diving. The units were sold from January, 2003 until approximately September, 2004 and sold at maufacturer's suggested retail prices between $400 and $700.
Some of the devices with the above model numbers have already been retrofitted. To determine whether your device needs to be retrofitted look for a black retaining ring on Buoyancy Compensator devices. The ring surrounds a yellow Inflate button on the inflation mechanism and can be found adjoining a gray cover assembly (bypass case) which screws onto the inflator. Devices which have already been retrofitted, and which therefore do not require corrective action, are those with yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies.
You can return the product to a Dive Shop Authorized to sell and service Cressi-sub products ("Authorized Dive Shops"), such as the shop from which you may have purchased the product, to have the product retro- fitted with a replacement hose at no charge to you. Returns for retro- fits should be sent to Authorized Dive Shops. For a list of Authorized Dive Shops nearest you please visit www.cressisubusa.com. Consumers can call 1- 800 338- 9143 for details Monday through Friday, 9:00 am EST to 4:30 pm EST.
February 23, 2005
Cressi-sub, in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, is advising Consumers to stop using Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators with model numbers J107, J113, J115, J119 (the numbers appear on the top right hand corner of the unit on the shoulder), immediately unless otherwise instructed. Slow leakage from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing may result in slow deflation. This could result in unexpected buoyancy problems posing a potential risk to the safety of the diver. Although no incidents have been reported the company is nonetheless issuing a product recall for the above model numbers.
Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate their devices, thus changing the diver's buoyancy. A buoyancy compensator is a bag that inflates and deflates depending upon your buoyancy requirements. In this way, the buoyancy compensator allows you to maintain neutral buoyancy, which is an important part of scuba diving. The units were sold from January, 2003 until approximately September, 2004 and sold at maufacturer's suggested retail prices between $400 and $700.
Some of the devices with the above model numbers have already been retrofitted. To determine whether your device needs to be retrofitted look for a black retaining ring on Buoyancy Compensator devices. The ring surrounds a yellow Inflate button on the inflation mechanism and can be found adjoining a gray cover assembly (bypass case) which screws onto the inflator. Devices which have already been retrofitted, and which therefore do not require corrective action, are those with yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies.
You can return the product to a Dive Shop Authorized to sell and service Cressi-sub products ("Authorized Dive Shops"), such as the shop from which you may have purchased the product, to have the product retro- fitted with a replacement hose at no charge to you. Returns for retro- fits should be sent to Authorized Dive Shops. For a list of Authorized Dive Shops nearest you please visit www.cressisubusa.com. Consumers can call 1- 800 338- 9143 for details Monday through Friday, 9:00 am EST to 4:30 pm EST.