United KingdomThe SMACO S400 Plus Diving Cylinder 1 Litre sold via Amazon (black and orange SCUBA set with a 1 L cylinder, Amazon ASIN B09BN6C6PJ) is affected. It was recalled because it failed depth testing and does not meet BS EN 250:2014 or Regulation (EU) 2016/425—the apparatus only reached 5 metres without exceeding requirements instead of the required 50 metres, posing a serious drowning risk. Owners should stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress; the Amazon listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for SMACO S400 Plus Diving Cylinder 1 Litre presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Type: Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non Powered
Brand: SMACO
Model: S400 Plus
Amazon ASIN: B09BN6C6PJ
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Black and orange Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) set with cylinder of 1L volume.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0240
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may stop operating. Improvements are also required to labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
What to do
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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