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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE REGARDING HIGHPRESSURE RUBBER HOSES
Suunto announces a limited quantity safety recall
On 22nd August, 2013 Suunto Oy issued an important safety notice regarding high pressure rubber hoses. A limited batch of the high pressure rubber hoses used with Suunto air integrated dive computers, dive computer combos and analog combos has unfortunately been identified to have defective hose material which may impact the durability of the hose.This defect may cause the high pressure rubber hose to leak or rupture leading to loss of breathing gas at higher than anticipated rate which may result in severe injury or death. Diver safety is of highest importance to Suunto. Suunto announces a limited quantity safety recall of high pressure rubber hoses as identified below.
Identification of the affected high pressure rubber hoses:
· Black rubber outer covering on hose
· Marked with text 5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED – MADE IN USA
· Hose diameter approximately 12,5 mm (1/2 inch) andlength approximately 84 cm (33 inch)
· Manufacturingbatch code 1812 printed only
This recall applies only to the specific 1812 batch of the high pressure rubber hoses. Other high pressure rubber hoses are not impacted and need not to be replaced.
The following products using this high pressure rubber hose may be affected: Cobra, Cobra3, SM-36 pressure gauge and gauge combos, as well as Vyper and Zoop whenpurchased as combo products. A complete list of product codes can be found atthe end of this document, and at High pressure rubber hose recall - Suunto.
To date, there have been no known injuries related to this issue. It is, however, mandatory that all affected products are returned for a hose change.
Action that YOU should take
· If you have bought a Suunto product using thementioned high pressure rubberhose after 11/2012, please investigate your product immediately.
· If the high pressure rubber hose in your product hasthe manufacturing batch code 1812 on it, diving with the product is prohibited until the hose has been replaced.
· Return the product immediately to your nearest Suunto Dive authorized dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a hose change.
· In US and EU countries you can also use Suunto Online Service Request (Online service request - Suunto) to get your product picked upand delivered for the hose change.
· If your hose doesn’t havethe code 1812 on it, you don’t have to take any actions.
We’re very sorry forthe inconvenience and we thank you for your co-operation - Suunto Diving UK
Suunto announces a limited quantity safety recall
On 22nd August, 2013 Suunto Oy issued an important safety notice regarding high pressure rubber hoses. A limited batch of the high pressure rubber hoses used with Suunto air integrated dive computers, dive computer combos and analog combos has unfortunately been identified to have defective hose material which may impact the durability of the hose.This defect may cause the high pressure rubber hose to leak or rupture leading to loss of breathing gas at higher than anticipated rate which may result in severe injury or death. Diver safety is of highest importance to Suunto. Suunto announces a limited quantity safety recall of high pressure rubber hoses as identified below.
Identification of the affected high pressure rubber hoses:
· Black rubber outer covering on hose
· Marked with text 5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED – MADE IN USA
· Hose diameter approximately 12,5 mm (1/2 inch) andlength approximately 84 cm (33 inch)
· Manufacturingbatch code 1812 printed only
This recall applies only to the specific 1812 batch of the high pressure rubber hoses. Other high pressure rubber hoses are not impacted and need not to be replaced.
The following products using this high pressure rubber hose may be affected: Cobra, Cobra3, SM-36 pressure gauge and gauge combos, as well as Vyper and Zoop whenpurchased as combo products. A complete list of product codes can be found atthe end of this document, and at High pressure rubber hose recall - Suunto.
To date, there have been no known injuries related to this issue. It is, however, mandatory that all affected products are returned for a hose change.
Action that YOU should take
· If you have bought a Suunto product using thementioned high pressure rubberhose after 11/2012, please investigate your product immediately.
· If the high pressure rubber hose in your product hasthe manufacturing batch code 1812 on it, diving with the product is prohibited until the hose has been replaced.
· Return the product immediately to your nearest Suunto Dive authorized dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for a hose change.
· In US and EU countries you can also use Suunto Online Service Request (Online service request - Suunto) to get your product picked upand delivered for the hose change.
· If your hose doesn’t havethe code 1812 on it, you don’t have to take any actions.
We’re very sorry forthe inconvenience and we thank you for your co-operation - Suunto Diving UK
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