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Scubapro® X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard

Recalled June 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06177 · Scubapro®

X650 Second Stage RegulatorRaised Bump on Affected Unit
Hazard
A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro® to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners of the product directly.
Units
About 670
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recall involves some X650 second stage regulators. All X650 second stage regulators are clearly marked with a blue capital "X" next to the numbers "650" in white. Affected regulators have a visible bump located on the right side of the unit between the letter "C" and where the mouthpiece attaches to the regulator body.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro® to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners of the product directly.

Contact

For more information, contact Scubapro® at (800) 808-3948 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.scubapro.com

Product
Scubapro® X650 Second Stage Regulator
Manufacturer(s)
Scubapro® with global headquarters located in El Cajon, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized Scubapro® dealers in the U.S. from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $400 and $670
Made in
Italy

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