Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 18003. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during pre-dive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD and return them to a Suunto dealer or Suunto Authorized Service Center for free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 18003 has the recall date 4 Oct 2017. The notice names the firm SUUNTO OY. The recall has about 35,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising. |
|---|---|
| Units | 35,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs: The Suunto Tank POD has a black cone-shaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. See photos below. Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter Reference Nos. SS019098000 and SS005397000 Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitter has a black cone-shaped plastic case - with "SUUNTO, FINLAND" printed on top of the case and a transparent or black plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm Suunto Tank POD Reference No. SS020306000 Suunto Tank POD has black cone-shaped plastic case with "SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND" printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. Size: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 8 cm |
| Product | Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD, About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada) |
| Sold at | Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440. |
| Importer | SUUNTO OY |
| Distributor | SUUNTO OY |
| Made in | Finland |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 35,500Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name SUUNTO OY
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2014 | Suunto Recalls Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear Due To Drowning Hazard |
| 19 Jul 2006 | Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18003The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18003. https://recallregister.com/product/8151-suunto-recalls-wireless-tank-transmitter-and-tank-pod-due-to-injury-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18003 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017 for about $440.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18003?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18003?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 35,500 (in addition, about 4,000 in Canada)