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Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2010
Release #10-195 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 482-2282
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: TUSA RS-670 Regulators
Units: About 250
Importer: Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
Hazard: The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.
Sold by: Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at Home : Tabata USA, Inc. | TUSA | VIEW | Reef Tourer | SEA&SEA | SEA HORNET
Picture of Recalled Regulators
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2010
Release #10-195 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 482-2282
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: TUSA RS-670 Regulators
Units: About 250
Importer: Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
Hazard: The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.
Sold by: Authorized TUSA distributors and diving and equipment stores nationwide from May 2009 through September 2009 for about $450.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba regulators and return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at Home : Tabata USA, Inc. | TUSA | VIEW | Reef Tourer | SEA&SEA | SEA HORNET
Picture of Recalled Regulators
