900 POWER INFLATOR

Models with date stamp “00/0” and “05/1”

Stop Diving BCs From AMER-SEA and Life-Guard Systems

You can read all the information regarding this recall by selecting the attachment in this email.  You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to view the .pdf file.  If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download a free version of Adobe Reader by selecting this link:  http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

You can view the .pdf file from our website.  Feel free to visit our website and select the “Recall Notice” button for access to the Recall Notice .pdf file.

If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

HughCo Industries, Inc.

Phone - 352-369-8298 or 1-800-269-9833

Fax – 352-861-1543

Email – recall-inflator@hughco.com

We are very sorry to announce this product recall.  Obviously it is an important safety issue which needs to be addressed.  You will see a notification from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission soon.

You have been good customers and we want to continue to give you the best possible service.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Sincerely,

Mike Curry, President

HughCo Industries, Inc.

CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05121.html

CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators         

Units: About 1,000
Distributor: Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.  

Hazard: A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver’s ability to control buoyancy.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). “CRESSI” is written on the buoyancy control devices.

Sold at: Authorized dive shops nationwide and at various Web sites from January 2003 through September 2004 for between $400 and $700.

Manufactured in: Genoa, Italy.

Remedy: Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.

Consumer Contact: For more information or for a list of authorized dive shops, consumers can call Cressi-sub at (800) 338-9143 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

M&J Engineering

12520 Kirkham Court Ste #1

Poway, Ca 92064

Phone 858.748.9442     Fax 858.679.1632

E-mail Sales@omniswivel.com

Aftermarket Swivel for AGA/Interspiro Divator MKII Full Face Mask

M&J Engineering Voluntary Recall of SW-3000 2nd Stage Swivel with Stamped date of 01/04 to 02/05

M&J Engineering voluntarily conducted the following product safety recall. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact M&J Engineering.

Name of Product: Swivel SW-3000

Products Affected: All SW-3000 Swivels that are stamped with the manufacturing date of 01-04 thru 02-05

Manufacturer: M&J Engineering

Hazard: The Swivel has the potential to become unscrewed while in use and at depth on the Interspiro Mask. This recall is for the AGA Nut and Washer only.  It has come to our attention that there is a defect in the washer.  The washer is too thick for the spec range and has the potential to lock against the nut while under pressure.  While the insert is locked against the washer it has the potential to act as a ratcheting affect and will back the swivel nut off of the regulator.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been a few incidents that have been recently brought to our attention that the swivel in the above described dates have unscrewed from the face mask while at depth.  There have been no reports of injury.

Description: The recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels with the stamped manufacturing date of 01/04 thru 02/05.  The Stamp is marked on the Swivel body underneath the Patent number. 

How to Identify the Problem:            

To identify which swivels are potential problems please conduct the following steps.  Screw the swivel onto the mask 2^nd stage regulator. Hand tighten the swivel until it is snug. The Swivel should be able to move in and out, pushing the ball of the swivel in towards 2^nd stage regulator.  It should move approximately 20-30 thousandths of an inch, (.020 to .030) or the approx thickness of 2-3 business cards. The Swivel should also rotate inside the body of the regulator smoothly with very little resistance.  This is natural resistance from the o-ring inside the regulator body.  If there is movement in and out and the swivel is free moving inside the body of the regulator proceed to the next step.  If there is no in and out movement or the Swivel locks tight when screwed down, STOP use of the swivel IMMEDIATLY and refer to Remedy below.  Next connect the system to an air tank.  Apply standard pressure to the system as if you would normally do during your pre-dive check.  Hold the hose and the mask.  Move the mask around in a circular motion as to imitate the normal movement of your head while you are underwater.  After you have done this at least five (5) times stop and check the swivel nut to see if it as backed of any.  You will be able to thread the swivel down some.  While the system is charged with air you will still be able to thread the swivel down if any movement has occurred.   If the swivel has moved at all STOP use of the swivel IMMEDIATELY and refer to Remedy below.  This is the swivel must have the washer replaced.

Sold at: Diving Stores Throughout the USA.

Manufactured in: USA

Remedy: The washer will be replaced by manufacturer free of cost.  In some instances it maybe necessary to replace the AGA Nut.  If this is necessary the manufacturer will do so free of charge.  Please send all SW-3000 AGA Swivels within date range stated above to M&J Engineering for replacement.  All products must have a RM# Prior to acceptance.  If there are any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact M&J Engineering (858) 748-9442 Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm PST or through our website sales@omniswivel.com