XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses |
| Units | About 17,000 |
| Hazards | The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose. |
| Manufacturers | Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy |
Details
The high pressure hose is used to monitor cylinder pressure for the air supply in tanks for scuba diving. The hoses have MFX stamped on the hose’s end fitting. They were sold as individual replacement gauge hoses and as cascade hoses and in the following kits and model numbers: Deluxe Cylinder Equalizer w/ Miflex HP hose P/N AC366Miflex Two-Gauge Console HL300/HL300MMiflex Rebreather Kits MRB-EVO-LG, MRB-EVO-MD & MRB-ISP-POST-LG
Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact XS Scuba toll free at (888) 249-5404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and, or visit the firm's website at www.xsscuba.com
