If you own a TUSA regulator this is for you. Contact the dealer where you purchased your regulator or TUSA directly. We are not a TUSA dealer and cannot help with this recall.
Announcement affects a limited number of regulators
TUSA has announced a safety recall on its RS-670 regulator distributed or sold from May 2009 through September 2009 with retail price of $449.00.
Hazard: Loosening of the BLC plug may cause a high-pressure leak creating an unstable intermediate pressure. Immediate return of the affected units is requested.
Affected Units: R-600 1st stages with serial numbers between:
Action: DEALERS: Contact customers who have purchased RS-670 units and request return of their units to your store for inspection. All owners and dealers with RS-670 units within the abovelisted range are requested to return them to TUSA for replacement under warranty.
Contact TUSA Customer Service at 1-800-482-2282 to request a RMA# and issuance of a return freight call-tag.
This service is covered under warranty.
TUSA will service the affected units and return within approximately 7-10 business days after receipt.
If you have any further questions, please contact TUSA at 800-482-2282 or info@tusa.com
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To visit the RS-670 Recall Notice page, go to http://www.tusa.com/670recall.php
Recall on Cressi Sub Regulators
# 896 : Date Posted: Dec 24, 2009
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator
Units: About 200
Distributor: Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.
Hazard: Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of inaccurate pressure readings while the scuba regulators were in use. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. “Cressi MC5” and “Cressi Black” are printed on the regulator.
