CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69068r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 21, 2019

Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter.

Contact Information

Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350.
Injuries
The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.
Manufacturer
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
19070

Product Information

Product Name
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
Number of Units
About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Distributed By
Shearwater Research Inc., of Richmond, B.C. Canada
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 888-875-9745
Website www.shearwater.com
Full Contact Information

Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@shearwater.com or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information.