CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12059r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12059r-eng.php
XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
The high pressure hose is used to monitor cylinder pressure for the air supply in tanks for scuba diving. The hoses have MFX stamped on the hose's end fitting. They were sold as individual replacement gauge hoses and as cascade hoses and in the following kits and model numbers: Deluxe Cylinder Equalizer w/ Miflex HP hose P/N AC366 Miflex Two-Gauge Console HL300/HL300M Miflex Rebreather Kits MRB-EVO-LG, MRB-EVO-MD & MRB-ISP-POST-LG
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact XS Scuba toll free at (888) 249-5404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and, or visit the firm's website at www.xsscuba.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Scuba diving retailers and online between May 2009 and April 2012 for between $44 and $60 for individual hoses.
Injuries
XS Scuba has received reports of 189 hose failures. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufacturer
Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
12155
Product Information
Product Name
Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses
Product Type
Scuba Diving
Number of Units
About 17,000
Manufacturer Name
Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy
Imported By
XS Scuba, Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.
Distributed By
XS Scuba, Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.
Manufactured In
Italy