Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
Brownie's Third Lung is recalling about 1,000 air compressors because component failure could stop air flow, posing a drowning risk to users.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Brownie's Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 1,000 air compressors. The recall involves gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies (models F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390; serial numbers 14421 - 15715) and dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies (models E250, EC2; serial numbers 14344 - 15762). The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case.
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled products were sold at Brownie's Third Lung factory and various marine/diving products resellers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $2,000 and $3,500. Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall. For additional information, contact Brownie's Third Lung at (800) 327-0412 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.browniedive.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Air Compressors
- Manufacturer
- Brownie's Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Affected units
- 1,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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