Product Recall Number: 21-199
Why was Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels recalled?
The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, posing a drowning hazard.
Product Recall Number: 21-199
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2021-09-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels
Description: This recall involves Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels. The recalled snorkels are white and gray with a blue plastic housing around an oval shaped, clear rubber bottom purge valve and a blue dry splash guard located at the top of the snorkel. The snorkel measures about 16.5 inches tall. Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels with the following four-digit batch numbers are included in this recall: 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114 and 2115. The batch numbers can be found above the flexible gray tubing.
Hazard Description: The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, posing a drowning hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 76,000
Incidents: Oceanic has received 13 reports of the snorkels leaking. One injury, involving minor cuts to a consumer who tripped after a snorkel leaked, has been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and follow the instructions online at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy the product and register for a free replacement snorkel, shipping included.
Sold At: Costco Wholesale Warehouses nationwide and online at www.costco.com from February 2021 through July 2021 for about $40.
Importers: Huish Outdoors, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufacturers: Unique Sea Products, of Thailand
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Thailand
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed