Drowning

Dry suit inflation hoses - Flow restriction orifice

SI TECH
Dry suit inflation hoses - Flow restriction orificeDry suit inflation hoses - Flow restriction orifice
Case number
0540/09
Category
Protective equipment
Type / Model
Model no: 30115-00800, 32120-30800, 32510-00800. The affected hoses are marked on the UNF 3/8” end with an alphanumeric 3-digit batch code. Batch no: Between VIE-YF8 (black insert) and YF9-ZBD (blue insert)
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇸🇪 Sweden
Country of origin
🇸🇪 Sweden
Published
2009-04-24

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of drowning because the flow restricting insert may dislodge from the hose and move to the second stage where it could cause an obstruction to the air flow. This could interfere with connected devices including the regulator. Airflow might therefore be reduced which could affect breathing when diving. One incident reported.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

SI TECH dry suit inflation hoses containing a flow restriction orifice. Consumers will most likely have received the hose as an accessory when purchasing a new dry suit. The hoses containing the affected part were sold during the period: 26 June 2006 – 26 February 2009. The insert is black, blue or green.