Scubapro X650 2nd Stage Regulators Recalled

[LSDeep]

El Cajon, California (Jun 7, 2006 22:35 EST) California`s Scubapro said Wednesday it was recalling 670 of its X650 second-stage regulators.

A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators, which divers place in their mouths to breathe, to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged, Scubapro said. If this occurs, airflow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.

There have been reports of incidents or injuries.

The recall involves some 670 X650 second-stage regulators, all of which are marked with a blue capital 'X' next to the numbers '650' in white. Affected regulators have a visible bump located on the right side of the unit between the letter 'C' and where the mouthpiece attaches to the regulator body.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. Questions may be directed to [phone].

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2006
Release #06-177 Firm’s Recall Hotline: [phone]
CPSC Recall Hotline: [phone]
CPSC Media Contact: [phone]

Scubapro® X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Scubapro® X650 Second Stage Regulator

Units: About 670

Manufacturer: Scubapro® with global headquarters located in El Cajon, Calif.

Hazard: A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description and Models: The recall involves some X650 second stage regulators. All X650 second stage regulators are clearly marked with a blue capital “X” next to the numbers “650” in white. Affected regulators have a visible bump located on the right side of the unit between the letter “C” and where the mouthpiece attaches to the regulator body.

Sold at: Authorized Scubapro® dealers in the U.S. from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $400 and $670

Manufactured In: Genova, Italy

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro® to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners of the product directly.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Scubapro® at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.scubapro.com

Firm's Media Contact: Cynthia Georgeson at [phone]