U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

Recalled March 7, 2013 · CPSC recall 13133 · U.S. Divers

Martinique Jr. single lens mask sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale

Hazard

Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 44,000 units

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received eight reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the face.

Description

This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.

Contact

U.S. Divers; toll-free at (800) 775-3483 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Product

Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets

Manufacturer(s)

Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.

Imported by

Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.

Retailers

Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 through July 2011 for about $30.

Made in

Thailand

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