About 200 Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulators are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said a partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
The item was made by Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.The firm has received three reports of inaccurate pressure readings while the scuba regulators were in use. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while
scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water.
The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. “Cressi
MC5” and “Cressi Black” are printed on the regulator. The item was sold
at authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 20
09 through August 2009 for between $280 and $309.
