Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
CPSC recall 10092. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) 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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the regulators and return them to a Cressi authorized dive shop for a free repair. Consumers can also return the product to Cressi at One Charles Street, Westwood, N.J. 07675.
CPSC recall 10092 has the recall date 23 Dec 2009. The notice names the firm Cressi-sub. The recall has about 200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning. CPSC gives the product type Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received three reports of inaccurate pressure readings while the scuba regulators were in use. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 200 |
| Description | This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. "Cressi MC5" and "Cressi Black" are printed on the regulator. |
| Product | Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator, About 200, Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Sold at | Authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 2009 through August 2009 for between $280 and $309. |
| Distributor | Cressi-sub USA |
| Made in | Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 200Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Cressi-sub
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2022 | Cressi-Sub USA Recalls Scuba Diver Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Drowning Hazard |
| 23 Feb 2005 | CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10092The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10092. https://recallregister.com/product/90-scuba-regulators-recalled-by-cressi-due-to-risk-of-drowning/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 1 Oct 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10092 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received three reports of inaccurate pressure readings while the scuba regulators were in use. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 2009 through August 2009 for between $280 and $309.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10092?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 200
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Italy