U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks sold under U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands

Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks

Recall Date: March 7th, 2013
Type: Scuba Diving
Units: About 130,000 units
Hazards: Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.

Description

This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.

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Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks sold under U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands

Recalled Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks have no production code on the edge of frame

Recalled Santa Cruz Jr. youth snorkeling masks do not have a production code.

Consumer Contact:

U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.

Injuries:

The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the face.

Manufacturers:

Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.

Retailers:

Academy, Dick’s, The Sports Authority and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other Internet retailers from March 2011 through July 2012 for about $10 individually and $30 as a set.