Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters
Description: This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side. [Learn More]
About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard
Shearwater Wireless Yellow Pressure Transmitters.
Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 02/21/2019 |
| Recall ID | 8494 |
| Recall Number | 19070 |
| Hazard | The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
| Injuries | The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Shearwater Research toll free at 888-875-9745 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.shearwater.com and click on Community for more information. |
| Last Updated | 02/21/2019 |
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