Cressi USA has announced a safety recall of its Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Scuba Regulator. This recall affects Ellipse Black MC5 regulators distributed and sold from March 2009 through August 2009 are affected by this product recall.
The words “Cressi Black” appear on the cover of the regulator’s second stage, and the words “Cressi MC5” are visible on the regulator’s first stage. (See photo above.) Retail price ranges between $280 and $309.
Hazard: Partial obstruction of the High Pressure 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.
Remedy: For a free repair, consumers can return the Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator to any Cressi-authorized dive shop or directly to Cressi-sub USA at One Charles Street, Westwood, NJ 07675.
For more information, call Cressi-sub USA at: (800) 338-9143 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the website www.cressi.com.
