Cressi Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Drowning

Washington, DC: About 200 Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulators are being recalled because 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. So far, Cressi 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 regulators were sold at authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 2009 through August 2009 for between $280 and $309.

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Published on Dec-23-09