Reported Oct 4, 2017
Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
Suunto Oy of Vantaa, Finland.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
Firm contact: Suunto Customer Support toll free at 855-258-0900, anytime or online at http://www.suunto.com/. A list of dealers and authorized service centers can be found at www.suunto.com/dealer-locator. Consumers can also use the free Suunto Online Service Request at www.suunto.com/servicerequest to schedule a picked up from their home or office.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD
- Amount recalled
- About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
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