Recalled Hi-Pressure Hoses

Back in November I reported a recall on hi-pressure hoses used in scuba diving. Some of those hoses were manufactured out west and overseas. This recent recall may be related to what I reported earlier, but gives a better description of the issue and comes from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and is for a specific lot of hoses that were manufactured. If you have purchased a new HP hose recently you may want to take a look at it and see if it has any of the markings associated with the defected lot. Thanks Dave Martin for passing this to me. v/r r2 Your Safety Officer




http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13090.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2013 Release #13-090

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 352-2360 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: High-pressure scuba diving air hoses

Units: About 40

Importer: A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.

Hazard: The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.

Sold at: Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.

Consumer Contact: A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.

A-Plus Marine high-pressure scuba diving air hose



“CE EN 250 230” is stamped on the female fitting



“12Q1” is stamped on the male fitting

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

Happy Safe Year!

Happy New Year to everyone and Happy Safe Year as well! Our club pride's itself on our safety record and that comes through the training that we provide, opportunities to advance our certifications through rescue training, search & recovery, etc. Sometimes it's even a good idea for us older godgers to remediate ourselves with some of that training as well. This month take a look at the quiz and see how well you can answer the questions. Also if you have not becomne a DAN member yet please go to the DAN website and look what they have to offer. It's well worth the investment and to have peace of mind when you are out on a dive boat or shore diving in CONUS or outside CONUS. See you Wednesday!  v/r Your Safety Officer R2

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