2012

A scuba diving product is being recalled because it could fail underwater just when it’s needed the most. Three companies have come together to announce the recall that pertains to three hoses of varying sizes under different brand names.  Affected hoses come under the name Mesh Flex or Phantom; the brand, though, is found not on… read more

Atomic Aquatics announced that it is recalling 4,200 Cobalt Dive Computers because the product can potentially leak.  This could cause the computer’s lens to dislodge at a high speed, which can result in an injury, a gas leak, or even drowning.  The units recalled are spread among the U.S. and Canada.  The recall comes on… read more

A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals statistics that all parents and guardians of small children ought to be aware of. In a five year timespan, 434 children under the age of five drowned in bathtubs, toilets, buckets, and other items that hold only a few inches of water. Children of this… read more

A recent tragedy in Lynchburg, Virginia has cast a spotlight on a topic that many people probably haven’t thought about.  If one were to see an individual drowning in a pool or some other body of water, the first likely reaction is to jump in and try to save that person.  Unfortunately, without the proper… read more

Even though school is already back in session in many parts of the country, it’s still summer, which means that barbeques and various outdoor activities are still going on.  With Labor Day coming up soon, it’s important to stay safe whenever engaging in an event that is going to take place outdoors.  Thankfully, tips are… read more

As anyone who has been outside in the scorching weather can attest, we are still very much in the midst of the summer.  Drought conditions are more severe than they have been in years, meaning that many Americans are turning to swimming pools for a respite from the heat.  A new report out of New… read more

Earlier this week, we heard the Consumer Product Safety Commission spread the word about the danger of fire over the Fourth of July, so I suppose it’s only apt that we hear about the danger from water as well. The CPSC wants people to understand the threat of drowning that presents itself on Independence Day,… read more

A massive recall has been issued on an item because of its failure to keep young children safe from harm. The products in question are Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks imported from China by the Columbus, Indiana-based Dorel Juvenile Group.  The recall encompasses a staggering 685,000 cabinet locks and 183,000 toilet locks.  The toilet… read more

Santa Ana-based importer and distributor XS Scuba has announced a recall of 17,000 high pressure scuba diving hoses produced by an Italian company called Miflex 2.  The recall affects units that came in three different types of package:  as part of a rebreather kit, a two-gauge console, and with a deluxe cylinder equalizer.  All hoses… read more