The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10195·Announced 2010-04-13

Tabata USA Recalls TUSA RS-670 Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

Tabata USA is recalling TUSA RS-670 scuba regulators because a loose plug can cause a high-pressure leak, creating a drowning risk for divers.

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 (scuba regulator) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tabata USA Inc. is recalling approximately 250 TUSA RS-670 first stage scuba regulators. The recall is due to a defect where the first stage balance chamber plug can loosen, causing a high-pressure leak and unstable pressure. This malfunction poses a drowning hazard to divers.

The affected regulators were sold nationwide through authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450. The specific units involved have serial numbers UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, and UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement. For additional information, consumers can contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.tusa.com.

The recalled product

Product
TUSA RS-670 Regulators
Manufacturer
Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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