Product Recall Number: 02-150
Why was Maximus SCUBA regulators recalled?
The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.
Product Recall Number: 02-150
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-04-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Maximus SCUBA regulators
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sherwood SCUBA LLC, of Irvine, Calif., is recalling about 14,000 Maximus SCUBA regulators. The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.The Maximus regulators included in this recall have the following model, serial numbers and connection types:Model NumberSerial NumberRange DescriptionSRB5600K600001 through K611834Yoke ConnectionSRB5600D2DK60000 through DK62000Din-Style ConnectionSRB5600CEEK60001 through EK62000Yoke ConnectionThe serial numbers are laser marked on the top of the second stage case next to the mouthpiece.Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators from January 1998 through November 2000 for about $580.Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer for a free repair. For more information, call Sherwood SCUBA at (800) 469-9929 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.sherwoodscuba.com.
Hazard Description: The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 14,000
Incidents: Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer for a free repair.
Sold At: Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators from January 1998 through November 2000 for about $580.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
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