Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
Source: CPSC Recall #07501
Recall Date
2006-10-02
Manufacturer
Scubapro® USA, of El Cajon, Calif.
Units Affected
About 48,500 units
Products Involved
Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
Hazard
Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Consumers can easily identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the service upgrade has not been completed, the consumer should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro® dealer to have the service upgrade completed fr
Reported Injuries
No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro® USA has received eight reports of units that failed after being serviced.
Sold At
Authorized Scubapro® dealers nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for about $260.
Manufactured In
ItalyUnited States
Full Recall Description
The recall involves first stage regulators that are marked with the Scubapro brand and identified as the MK20.
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