The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07200·Announced 2007-05-31

Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Swivels Due to Drowning Risk

Innovative Scuba Concepts is recalling HO110 swivels for scuba regulators because they may separate during a dive, causing a loss of air supply and potential drowning.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (drowning/decompression sickness) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. is recalling the HO110 Swivels, which are sold as an aftermarket component for scuba diving regulators. The swivels were sold at specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for approximately $40. About 170 units are estimated to be involved in the recall. The units do not have date or production code markings.

The hazard exists because the swivel could separate while a diver is underwater. This separation would result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply. Such a loss forces the diver to perform emergency ascent procedures, which poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent. Additionally, if the diver panics or the emergency procedure fails, there is a risk of air embolism or drowning.

The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive, causing the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported in this incident. Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.innovativescuba.com.

The recalled product

Product
Swivel for a Scuba Regulator
Manufacturer
Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
170

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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