U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport sold Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks with tempered glass lenses that can break under water pressure, causing lacerations. Affected masks lack a production code from before October 2011. Consumers should stop using and get replacements.
Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport recalled Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks made before October 2011 because notches in the tempered glass can break under water pressure, risking lacerations. Owners should stop using these masks immediately and get replacements.
The tempered glass lenses have notches that can break under water pressure, especially during use. This breakage can cause cuts to the face or eyes, which is serious for young users.
Youth snorkelers who own Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks made before October 2011 are affected. Children using these masks are at highest risk due to the laceration hazard.
Check for the U.S. Divers or Aqua Lung Sport logo on the mask top and glass. Masks made before October 2011 lack a production code on the frame edge near the nose pocket.
Immediately stop using the recalled Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks to avoid laceration risk.
Reach out to U.S. Divers for a replacement mask to ensure safety.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
No, the recalled masks have a laceration hazard due to glass breaking under water pressure. Do not use them.
Check for the U.S. Divers or Aqua Lung Sport logo on the mask top and glass. Recalled masks made before October 2011 lack a production code on the frame edge near the nose pocket.
No, you should contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask instead of returning the recalled item.
We’ve drafted a message you can send U.S. Divers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1329 — U.S. Divers Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks Hello, I own a Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks that is covered by recall 1329 from U.S. Divers. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
