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Product Recall Number: 18-003

Why was Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD recalled?

The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.

Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD
Here's product recall specific data for Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD.

  • Product Recall Number: 18-003

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-10-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD

  • Description: This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos above.Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure TransmitterSuunto Tank PODReference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case – with “SUUNTO, FINLAND” printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base.Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cmReference No. SS020306000Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with “SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND” printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base.Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm

  • Hazard Description: The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)

  • Incidents: There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.  

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.

  • Sold At: Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.

  • Importers: SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland

  • Manufactured In: Finland

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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