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InjuryOctober 4, 2017CPSC #18003

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

Brand
Product
Other Products
Units affected
35,500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm

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.

Injuries

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

Made in

Finland

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Old Model (pre-2013) - Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter with black cone-shaped cone with SUUNTO, FINLAND on top, with black plastic base.LED model (2013 to April 2017) - Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter with black cone-shaped cone with SUUNTO FINLAND on top, with transparent base with LED light.Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter (Tank Pod) with black cone-shaped cone with SUUNTO FINLAND on top, with transparent base with LED light.
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