CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 10, 2013

High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard

The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.

Contact Information

A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
Injuries
A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
13090

Product Information

Product Name
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
Product Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Number of Units
About 40
Imported By
A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 352-2360
Website www.aplusmarine.com
Full Contact Information

A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.