Product Safety Report: Ocean Reef Dual Tank Valve (2109-0541)

Product Safety Report for dual tank valve presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.

Summary

Product: Ocean Reef Dual Tank Valve

Hazard: The product presents serious risk of asphyxiation due to dual tank restricting flow of gas to the mask and diver.

Corrective action: Safety warning issued by Health and Safety Executive.

Product information

Type Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Dual Tank Valve for diving
Country of Origin Italy
Product description Silver dual tank valve.
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Hazard

The product poses a serious asphyxiation hazard as the results from the testing indicated that the dual tank valve restricted the flow of gas to the mask and diver. The product is also not CE marked and there is no Declaration of Conformity.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from, to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2109-0541

Notified by: Health and Safety Executive

Updates to this page

Published 26 March 2022