The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23076·Announced 2022-12-22

BLU3 Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems Recalled for Drowning Hazard

BLU3 is recalling about 1,300 Nomad battery-powered tankless diving systems because the compressor head can fracture during use, restricting airflow and posing a drowning hazard to divers. No injuries have been reported.

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 hazard—compressor head fracture causing restricted airflow and drowning risk—poses a direct risk of serious harm to divers. Although 21 reports of restricted airflow have been received, the source explicitly states no injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores a 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BLU3 of Pompano Beach, Florida is recalling approximately 1,300 Nomad battery-powered tankless diving systems sold in the United States (plus about 20 sold in Canada). The compressor head of these systems can fracture while in use, resulting in restricted air flow to the diver.

BLU3 has received 21 reports of divers experiencing restricted airflow. However, no injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled units were sold through independent diving stores nationwide and online at www.diveblu3.com and www.amazon.com from October 2021 through November 2022 for between $1,900 and $2,700. The BLU3 logo and "Nomad" name appear on the top handle. Consumers can check whether their unit is affected by contacting BLU3 with their serial number, which is located in the compartment behind the battery door. Serial numbers ending with the last four digits between 0000 and 2700 are included in the recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled systems and contact BLU3 to schedule a free repair at an approved service center. The repair cannot be performed by the consumer. BLU3 is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, contact BLU3 at 833-703-5796 (toll-free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or visit www.diveblu3.com/recall or www.diveblu3.com and click on "RECALL."

The recalled product

Product
Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems
Manufacturer
BLU3, of Pompano Beach, Florida
Category
Consumer Product — Diving Equipment
Hazard
  • compressor-fracture
  • restricted-airflow
  • drowning
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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