Brownie’s Third Lung Air Compressors for Diving

Description: Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2008 Release #09-049 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 327-0412 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Brownie’s Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors 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 consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Air Compressors Units: About 1,000 Manufacturer: Brownie’s Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hazard: The air compressor’s components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled air compressors are used to provide air to divers. The recalled products include the following models: Product Models Serial Numbers Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390 14421 - 15715 Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies E250, EC2 14344 - 15762 The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor’s base and on the storage case. Sold at: Brownie’s Third Lung factory and various marine/diving products resellers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $2000 and $3500. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Brownie’s Third Lung at (800) 327-0412 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.browniedive.com [Learn More]