15 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
A manufacturing defect in the affected second-stage regulators can restrict the flow of breathing gas at depths exceeding 45 metres. The regulator may not deliver sufficient breathing gas when required.
The plastic D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the BCD can detach during use and prevent the weight pocket being removed from the BCD when rising to the surface.
The weight pocket handle may break, and result in the pocket becoming stuck in the BCD sleeve.
The trigger mechanism may jam and fail to release the spear shaft.
The snorkel may become blocked by the silicone washer designed to prevent water flowing into the snorkel when submerged. This may result in airflow being unexpectedly restricted and prevent the user from breathing normally when underwater.
Due to insufficient torque applied in the manufacturing process, the inflator's deflation button may unscrew.
The plastic speargun trigger mechanism can wear against the stainless steel sear and sear holds, and release the spear.
Diaphragm style regulators may significantly restrict airflow at low tank pressures (below 500 psi). Any regulator with the new HP Poppet must be fitted with the new style.
The product contains acetaldehyde and possibly propionaldehyde, which will cause irritation to the eyes if not washed from the lenses properly.
The shutter valve in the ACD assembly may not be tightened to the recommended torque setting. The shutter valve may work loose from the yoke retainer while trying to remove the first stage from a cylinder. When the shutter valve is unscrewed enough, it can disrupt the gas flow from the cylinder valve.
Due to the Bezel being over tightened, a small number of Powerline Inflators have continued to inflate after the button is released during a dive.
Non-conforming glass was used for the lens, which may shatter.
A failure may occur due to separation of the rubber, cracking, tearing or breaking. If this were to occur during a dive, the weight pocket would be left engaged inside the buoyancy control device.
The plastic seal connecting the inflator/dump valve to the vest can become brittle and detach.
The affected hoses have been identified to have defective hose material, which may impact the durability of the hose. This can cause the hose to leak or rupture.