CPSC, Sherwood SCUBA LLC Announce Recall of Maximus Regulators

Recalled April 30, 2002 · CPSC recall 02150 · Sherwood SCUBA

Recalled Maximus SCUBA regulators, models SRB5600D2 and SRB5600

Recalled Maximus SCUBA regulator, model SRB5600CE

Recalled Maximus SCUBA regulator, model SRB5600

Hazard

The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer, for a free repair.

Units

About 14,000

Incidents / injuries

Sherwood SCUBA has received seven reports of broken second stage orifices on these regulators. Two of the regulators broke during dives underwater. No injuries were reported.

Description

The Maximus regulators included in this recall have the following model, serial numbers and connection types: Model Number Serial Number Range Description SRB5600 K600001 through K611834 Yoke Connection SRB5600D2 DK60000 through DK62000 Din-Style Connection SRB5600CE EK60001 through EK62000 Yoke Connection The serial numbers are laser marked on the top of the second stage case next to the mouthpiece.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer, for a free repair.

Contact

For more information, call Sherwood SCUBA at (800) 469-9929 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.sherwoodscuba.com

Product

Maximus SCUBA regulators

Manufacturer(s)

Sherwood SCUBA LLC, of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized Sherwood SCUBA distributors and dealers nationwide sold these regulators, from January 1998 through November 2000, for about $580.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →