CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64372r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 4, 2017

Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.

Contact Information

Suunto Customer Support toll free at 855-258-0900, anytime or online at http://www.suunto.com/ A list of dealers and authorized service centers can be found at www.suunto.com/dealer-locator Consumers can also use the free Suunto Online Service Request at www.suunto.com/servicerequest to schedule a picked up from their home or office.

Recall Details

Sold At
Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.
Injuries
There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
18003

Product Information

Product Name
Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD
Number of Units
About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)
Imported By
SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.
Distributed By
SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.
Manufactured In
Finland

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 855-258-0900
Website www.suunto.com/
Full Contact Information

Suunto Customer Support toll free at 855-258-0900, anytime or online at http://www.suunto.com/. A list of dealers and authorized service centers can be found at www.suunto.com/dealer-locator. Consumers can also use the free Suunto Online Service Request at www.suunto.com/servicerequest to schedule a picked up from their home or office.