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Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Recall: Drowning Hazard from Water Leak

Oceanic recalls adult dry top snorkels with specific batch numbers due to a bottom purge valve leak that can cause unexpected water entry and drowning. Consumers must stop using and destroy the product to get a free replacement.

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Oceanic is recalling adult dry top snorkels that can leak water through the bottom purge valve, creating a drowning hazard. This affects snorkels sold exclusively at Costco with certain batch numbers. Consumers must stop using the product immediately and follow online instructions to destroy it and get a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2762-oceanic-adult-dry-top-snorkels-recall-drowning-hazard-from-water.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2762-oceanic-adult-dry-top-snorkels-recall-drowning-hazard-from-water · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9146

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“Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Recall: Drowning Hazard from Water Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2762-oceanic-adult-dry-top-snorkels-recall-drowning-hazard-from-water. Based on CPSC recall #9146 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Huish-Outdoors-Recalls-Oceanic-Adult-Dry-Top-Snorkels-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Costco).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 22, 2021, that Huish Outdoors is recalling Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels due to a drowning hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the snorkels and follow instructions online to destroy the product and register for a free replacement. The recall affects snorkels sold exclusively at Costco.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Oceanic
  • Product: Adult Dry Top Snorkel
  • Description: White and gray with blue plastic housing, oval clear rubber bottom purge valve, and blue dry splash guard; approx. 16.5 inches tall
  • Batch numbers: 2038 through 2051, 2102 through 2115
  • Sold at: Costco Wholesale Warehouses nationwide and www.costco.com
  • Sale period: February 2021 through July 2021
  • Price: About $40

What to do

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. For more information, contact Huish Outdoors toll-free at 833-493-1029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit www.oceanicworldwide.com and click on "Quality Alerts".

The hazard

According to the CPSC, the bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, which poses a drowning hazard. 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.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Head Watersports Apeks Second Stage Regulators Recalled: Risk of Drowning at Deep Dives (2026-08-06), Arrogantf Spa Drain Covers Recalled: Entrapment and Drowning Risk (2026-06-18), and Topyond Pool Drain Ports Recalled: Entrapment and Drowning Risk (2026-07-02).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for batch numbers printed above the flexible gray tubing on the snorkel. The recalled models are white and gray with a blue plastic housing around a clear rubber bottom purge valve and a blue dry splash guard.

  • Brand
    Oceanic
  • Product
    Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled snorkels to prevent drowning risk.

  2. Destroy the Product

    Follow online instructions at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy the product safely.

  3. Register for Replacement

    Register for a free replacement snorkel with shipping included by following the online instructions.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

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.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Costco Wholesale Warehouses nationwide and online at www.costco.com from February 2021 through July 2021 for about $40.”

Sold nationwide.

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Questions people ask

Which batch numbers are affected?

Batch numbers 2038 through 2115 (inclusive) are affected.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Oceanic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 9146 — Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Recall: Drowning Hazard from Water Leak

Hello,

I own a Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Recall: Drowning Hazard from Water Leak that is covered by recall 9146 from Oceanic.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #9146 (September 22, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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