High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13090
Recall Date
2013-01-10
Manufacturer
A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Units Affected
About 40
Products Involved
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
Hazard
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
Reported Injuries
A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June 2012 for about $34.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28