was recalled on 30 June 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0380/06. Drowning risk reported by Italy. The housing for the cover and diaphragm of the affected units were manufactured with a material that could deform over time, causing the cover of the regulator to come loose and the diaphragm inside the regulator to become dislodged.
| Alert Number | 0380/06 |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Published | 30 June 2006 |
Risk Description
The housing for the cover and diaphragm of the affected units were manufactured with a material that could deform over time, causing the cover of the regulator to come loose and the diaphragm inside the regulator to become dislodged. If the regulator is exposed to sufficient heat for a prolonged period of time, housing deformation would be accelerated. In the event the diaphragm dislodges in water, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Diving regulator “SCUBAPRO® X650 Second Stage Regulator”.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to .
About this risk
This product does not provide adequate stability or safety features for use in or around water, creating a drowning risk.
Recommended action
Do not use this product in or near water. Never leave children unattended near water, even with flotation devices. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children are at extreme risk. Drowning can occur in as little as 2 cm of water.