CPSC Recall in 2019: Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-070

Date: February 21, 2019

Product Name: Shearwater yellow diving pressure transmitters

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 900 (in addition, about 65 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received one report of loss of communication using the transmitter during a dive.

Sold At:

Dive Right In Scuba and Online Scuba stores nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.shearwater.com from June 2017 through November 2018 for about $350. 

Manufactured In:

United States