Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors
Description: This recall involves the Shell Inflation Valves with Int'l Nipples that come with diving dry suits and are also sold separately. The Shell Inflation Valve is used in recreational and technical diving. The recalled valve inflates the diving dry suit to allow the diver to equalize air pressure while descending in the water by pressing on the valve and it provides thermal protection to the diver. The model number and batch code are stamped on the inside of the recalled valve. Instructions on how to find and identify the batch code can be found at www.sitech.se. Model Number 25210 JD1, JE2, JE5, JE6, JF6, JG2, JK6, JK9, JKA, JL1, JL3, KA7, KB8, KG2, KH3, KH4, KK7, KL3, LC1, LC2, LC4, LC7, LC9, LD2, LD6, LD7, LD8 25215 JG1, KA9, LC5 [Learn More]
About 12,000 units were affected by this recall.
Diving Inflation Valves Recalled Due to Risk of Hypothermia; Manufactured by SI TECH
Location of the recalled Shell Diving Inflation Valve on the Dry Diving Suit. Close-up of the recalled Shell Diving Inflation Valve (Logos on the valve can vary)
Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Recall Date | 04/14/2022 |
| Recall ID | 9280 |
| Recall Number | 22115 |
| Hazard | The internal part in the valve can malfunction while in use, causing loss of inflation and thermal protection, posing a risk of hypothermia to the consumer. |
| Injuries | SI Tech has received three reports of the valve part malfunctioning, resulting in loss of inflation in the dry suit. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the dry suits with the recalled inflation valve and contact Ocean Equipment to receive a notification form and shipping information to return the recalled valve free of charge. The valve part will be replaced by trained technicians who are exclusively authorized to update the valve with a free replacement valve part. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Ocean Equipment at 800-657-7736 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at https://oceanequipment.ca/ and click on "Recall Notice" located at the top of the page; or go to https://www.sitech.se/articles/recall.aspx. |
| Last Updated | 04/14/2022 |
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