The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19070·Announced 2019-02-21

Shearwater Recalls Yellow Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

Shearwater is recalling yellow diving pressure transmitters because they may fail to signal tank pressure, posing a drowning hazard to 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 (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shearwater Research Inc. is recalling approximately 900 yellow diving pressure transmitters manufactured by Pelagic Pressure Systems. The transmitters, which provide tank pressure readings for scuba divers, may fail to signal pressure due to interference when two transmitters are used during the same dive. This failure poses a drowning hazard to divers.

The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive. The affected units are yellow, cylindrical, and measure 3 inches in length. They are identified by "FCC ID: MH8A" printed on the end, part number 13009 or 13009-01 on the packaging, and an 8-digit serial number starting with FK or BM etched on the side.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact Shearwater Research to arrange a free repair or exchange. The products were sold nationwide and online from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.

The recalled product

Product
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
Manufacturer
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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