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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Swimming & Water

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

Agency Publication Date: January 10, 2013
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Summary

A-Plus Marine has recalled about 40 high-pressure scuba diving air hoses because the hose can separate from its fittings, which reduces the diver's available air supply. These black, smooth rubber hoses were sold by scuba diving retailers nationwide between April 2012 and June 2012 for about $34. The firm has received three reports of these hoses separating, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using these hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement.

Risk

If the diving hose separates from the regulator or pressure gauge while underwater, it can cause a rapid loss of breathing air, placing the diver at immediate risk of drowning.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using any scuba equipment containing the affected high-pressure hoses.
  2. Check the outer black rubber covering of your hose for the printed 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'.
  3. Inspect the metal fittings on each end of the hose for stamped markings: the female side should say 'CE EN 250 230' and the male side should say '12Q1'.
  4. Verify if the hose is approximately 32 or 36 inches long and about half a centimeter in diameter.
  5. Contact A-Plus Marine at 800-352-2360 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email eric@aplusmarine.com to receive a free replacement hose.
  6. You can also visit www.aplusmarine.com and click on the 'High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall' notice for more information.
  7. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

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

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: High-pressure scuba diving air hoses (32 or 36 inches)
Model:
CE EN 250 230 (Female fitting stamp)
12Q1 (Male fitting stamp)
Date Ranges: Sold between April 2012 and June 2012

Product Images

A-Plus Marine high-pressure scuba diving air hose

A-Plus Marine high-pressure scuba diving air hose

โ€œCE EN 250 230โ€ is stamped on the female fitting

โ€œCE EN 250 230โ€ is stamped on the female fitting

โ€œ12Q1โ€ is stamped on the male fitting

โ€œ12Q1โ€ is stamped on the male fitting

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13090
Status: Active
Sold By: Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 40
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: January 13, 2015

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