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CPSCRecalled Dec 22, 2009 · #10086

Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard

Hazard

The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

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Description

The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. The wings were sold in red, blue or black. Springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing.

Product details

Product
Dive Rite Wings
Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Manufacturer
Lamartek Inc., dba Dive Rite of, Lake City, Fla.
Model numbers
42000, 72000
UPCs
Sold at
Diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2006 through October 2008 for about $359.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.

View the official CPSC notice