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U.S. CPSC
April 30, 2002 |
Maximus Regulators Recalled by Sherwood SCUBA The second stage orifices on these SCUBA regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.   |
U.S. CPSC
April 13, 2010 |
Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 11, 2007 |
ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
September 17, 2008 |
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 10, 2008 |
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 28, 2007 |
Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard A glitch in the computer display can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2009 |
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning 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. |
U.S. CPSC
June 7, 2006 |
Scubapro X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard Because of a manufacturing error, the regulators could malfunction, posing a drowning hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
April 24, 2008 |
Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 12, 2007 |
Fisher Controls International, Inc. Recalls Gas Regulators For Leak Hazard Gas can leak from regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 22, 2006 |
Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness. |
U.S. CPSC
September 25, 2003 |
LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills Recalled by Marshall Gas Controls Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2010 |
Lamps Recalled by CDX Group Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Substandard electrical wiring, connections and plugs in these lamps pose a fire and shock risk to consumers. |
Registered Rep.
May 14, 2007
Kevin Burke |
NASD Chair Sees Better Oversight of New Products Mary Shapiro told mutual fund executives she sees better regulation of investment products as a result of a merged NYSE and NASD. While this may be better news for investors, purveyors of mutual funds may find themselves in the crosshairs. |
Investment Advisor
April 2010
Marlene Y. Satter |
The Cost Issue The medical loss ratio is a key point when regulators look at how companies define costs. |
BusinessWeek
February 26, 2009 |
Passing the Test Here are some of the key questions regulators are asking to judge how "stressed" the banks are. |
Popular Mechanics
March 14, 2008
Glenn Harlan Reynolds |
Spare Air Is Reverse Parachute of Scuba: Test Dive (With Video) Spare Air is a back up mini-tank with its own built-in regulator that holds just enough air to let you make a safe ascent when scuba diving. |
