Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Suunto-Recalls-Wireless-Tank-Transmitter-and-Tank-POD

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD

Hazard: The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Repair

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.

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Units; About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)

Description:

This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.  

Sold at: Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.

Importer/Distributor: SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.

Manufactured in: Finland

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64372r-eng.php

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