PRA number
2013/13711
Published date
Product description
The high pressure hose is sports/hobby equipment used for diving. The hose connects to a Suunto dive computer and/or pressure gauge. The hoses may also have been sold independently as a stand-alone hose.
The affected hoses are:
- made of black rubber;
- marked with the manufacturing batch code "1812";
- marked with text "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN USA"; and
- approximately 12.5mm in diameter and approximately 84cm in length.
An image of the affected hose and the affected product codes are attached. Other high pressure rubber hoses are not affected.
The affected hoses are:
- made of black rubber;
- marked with the manufacturing batch code "1812";
- marked with text "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN USA"; and
- approximately 12.5mm in diameter and approximately 84cm in length.
An image of the affected hose and the affected product codes are attached. Other high pressure rubber hoses are not affected.
Reasons the product is recalled
The affected hoses have been identified to have defective hose material, which may impact the durability of the hose. This can cause the hose to leak or rupture.
The hazards to consumers
The defect can lead to loss of breathing gas at higher than anticipated rates, which may result in severe injury or death.
What consumers should do
Consumers should cease use immediately and contact a Suunto Dive authorised dealer or Suunto Authorised Service Center to receive a replacement hose. For further information please contact Aqua Lung Australia Pty Ltd on (03) 9369 1992.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Sold via specialists dive retailers nationally.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
