Post by LSDeep on Sept 1, 2005 10:52:23 GMT -5
Zeagle systems, Inc. is recalling 931 first stage Scuba regulators shipped between January 20, 2003 and May 19, 2003.
The first stage regulators affected are the following models:
FlatHead Six s/n F001391 to F001476
50D s/n B003315 to B003652
DS-IV s/n A001352 to A001571
Envoy s/n C001117 to C001403
The serial numbers are stamped on each first stage body.
Zeagle regulators that have been serviced since January 20, 2003 may also be affected.
WHY:
These first stage regulators may have a defective high-pressure seat (Zeagle part # 341-0108-FA) that could cause the first stage to over pressurize causing the second stage to free-flow. If left pressurized and not purged or breathed on the first stage high-pressure diaphragm may fail making it impossible for the diver to breathe from the regulator. This type of failure is most likely to occur upon initial pressurization of the regulator and is unlikely to occur underwater.
The seat in question is BLUE in color, other color seats are not affected.
Zeagle will replace any unused Blue seats you may have in service kits at no charge by calling Zeagle customer service department.
Any regulators that have been received with these seats and any that have been serviced since January 20, 2003 using the blue seats will require that the seat be changed. Zeagle will provide all necessary parts to change the seats. The parts kit will include the new seat with O-ring and the high-pressure diaphragm.
WHAT TO DO:
Option 1) The regulators affected can be sent to Zeagle for repair at no charge.
Option 2) Authorized Zeagle dealers can install replacement seat at their facility. Zeagle will furnish parts and procedures required to repair these regulators and will issue a credit of $7.50 for each seat replaced by the dealer under this recall.
The first stage regulators affected are the following models:
FlatHead Six s/n F001391 to F001476
50D s/n B003315 to B003652
DS-IV s/n A001352 to A001571
Envoy s/n C001117 to C001403
The serial numbers are stamped on each first stage body.
Zeagle regulators that have been serviced since January 20, 2003 may also be affected.
WHY:
These first stage regulators may have a defective high-pressure seat (Zeagle part # 341-0108-FA) that could cause the first stage to over pressurize causing the second stage to free-flow. If left pressurized and not purged or breathed on the first stage high-pressure diaphragm may fail making it impossible for the diver to breathe from the regulator. This type of failure is most likely to occur upon initial pressurization of the regulator and is unlikely to occur underwater.
The seat in question is BLUE in color, other color seats are not affected.
Zeagle will replace any unused Blue seats you may have in service kits at no charge by calling Zeagle customer service department.
Any regulators that have been received with these seats and any that have been serviced since January 20, 2003 using the blue seats will require that the seat be changed. Zeagle will provide all necessary parts to change the seats. The parts kit will include the new seat with O-ring and the high-pressure diaphragm.
WHAT TO DO:
Option 1) The regulators affected can be sent to Zeagle for repair at no charge.
Option 2) Authorized Zeagle dealers can install replacement seat at their facility. Zeagle will furnish parts and procedures required to repair these regulators and will issue a credit of $7.50 for each seat replaced by the dealer under this recall.