Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters recalled over drowning hazard

Recall date

February 21, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

Recall number

19070

Brand / firm

Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

Sold / distributed

Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.

Why it was recalled

The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

What was recalled

This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.