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Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

Date: February 21, 2019
Company: Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and contact the firm to arrange a free repair or exchange of the transmitter. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves Shearwater yellow pressure diving transmitters. The transmitters provide a tank pressure reading for scuba divers. The transmitter is yellow, with a cylindrical shape and measures 3 inches in length. "FCC ID: MH8A" is printed on the end of the transmitter. Part number 13009 or 13009-01 is printed on the cardboard packaging along with an 8 digit serial number starting in FK or BM etched on the side.

Why Was This Recalled?

The transmitters can fail to signal the tank pressure due to interference while using two transmitters in the same dive. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report