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	URGENT RECALL: Scubapro Air II Alternate Regulator Converters Date: 2004-12-09 Scubapro in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of all Air II alternate regulator converters due to reports that an insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.  No injuries have been reported and the recall does not affect owners of Air II alternate air sources that are attached to Scubapro BCs. According to the CPSC recall announcement (see below), the converters are manufactured in Taiwan and sold by authorized Scubapro dealers. The recall affects Scubapro Air II converters sold from from December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004. Owners of Scubapro Air II converters affected by the recall should return the defective units to their local dealers. From the CPSC: RECALL: Scubapro Air II Alternate Regulator Converters December 9, 2004 CPSC, SCUBAPRO Announce Recall of Converter Kit The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator Units: 3,300 Manufacturer: SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA Hazard: An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy. Incidents/Injuries: One incident with no reports of injuries. Description: This alert is only for consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator. Divers who use the Air 2 on a SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator are not affected by this alert. Sold by: Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004 for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: (800) 382-2211, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST or go to www.scubapro.com   SPONSORED LINKS   CDNN NEWS HEADLINES
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