Product Recall: Si-TECH Shell Inflation Valve (2205-0016)

Product Recall for Si-TECH Shell Inflation Valve presenting a risk of drowning.

Summary

Product: Si-TECH Shell Inflation Valve

Hazard: The product has been recalled as the internal part in the valve can malfunction while in use, causing loss of inflation and thermal protection, posing a risk of hypothermia, or drowning to the user.

Corrective action: Warning consumers of the risks. Recall of the product from end users.

Product information

Type Hobby / sports equipment – Drysuit Inflation Valve
Brand Si-TECH
Model numbers 25210 relevant to production batch codes JD1, JE2, JE5, JE6, JF6, JG2, JK6, JK9, JKA, JL1, JL3, KA7, KB8, KG2, KH3, KH4, KK7, KL3, LC1, LC2, LC4, LC7, LC9, LD2, LD6, LD7, LD8. Model number 25215 relevant to production batch codes JG1, KA9, LC5.
Country of Origin Sweden
Product Description A black and silver inflation valve is used in recreational and technical diving.The valve inflates the diving dry suit to allow the diver to equalise air pressure while descending in the water.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product has been recalled as the internal part in the valve can malfunction while in use, causing loss of inflation and thermal protection, posing a risk of hypothermia, or drowning to the user.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005

Corrective action

Warning consumers of the risks. Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please access the Si-TECH website at: http://www.sitech.se/articles/recall.aspx

Additional information

PSD case number: 2205-0016

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Updates to this page

Published 23 March 2023