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URGENT - DIVERITE VOLUNTARY RECALL Re Over Pressure Valves on Dive Rite Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super wings manufactured between June 2006 and October 2008 - click for info >>> |
Wings and Accessories
Dive Rite takes the safety of our consumers very seriously. In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dive Rite is issuing a voluntary recall on select Over Pressurization Valve (OPV) springs. These springs may be found on Dive Rite Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super wings manufactured between June 2006 and October 2008. It does not affect EXP or 360-branded wings. It also does not affect lift bags, surface marker tubes or other Dive Rite inflatable devices.
The OPV spring on affected wings may rust causing the spring to fail and the wing to leak. The number of springs affected during this time period is small, however due to the serious implications of a spring failure, all OPV springs should be checked immediately.
To identify if your wing is subject to this recall, unzip the outer bag and see if the inner bladder is opaque white or black. Any wing with a black bladder is not affected.
If your wing was purchased between June 2006 and October 2008 and has an opaque white bladder, a simple inspection of the OPV valve will determine if you need a replacement spring. Replacing the spring does not require tools and can be done easily on your own. However, if for any reason you do not want to do this, your local Dive Rite Retailer can inspect your wing and replace the spring for you.
Below: The spring on the
left is in good condition. The other two need to be replaced.
INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE
OPV SPRING
Contact your Dive Rite retailer or Sea&Sea Ltd on 01803 663012 to obtain a replacement spring.
Unscrew the OPV. There will
be a cover, a spring and a plug on the same string. Inspect the spring.
Any piece of gear being used by an active diver will gather silt, sand
and deposits even with the best maintenance habits. If there is any build
up, deposits or silt on the spring it should easily wipe away with your
fingers. This should leave a spring that looks "clean" and does not have
rust or pitting on the metal. If your spring does have rust, corrosion
or pitting it needs to be replaced.
Below: The spring of this
OPV is rusted and should be replaced.
Remove the old spring. The
spring can be easily removed by locating one end of the spring and allowing
the string to go below one end of the spring. Then move the string around
the outside of the spring, continuing until the spring is free.
Install the new spring.
Locate one end of the spring and allow the string to slide under that end.
Move the string around the outside of the spring. Finally allow the string
to pass below the other end. This completes the spring replacement.
Replace the OPV. Make sure
the OPV is free of sand or other debris on the flange. There is a slight
depression on the plug and cover of the OPV for the spring to sit in. Plug
the OPV back onto the flange. Make sure the cover is flat and in relation
to the flange. Gently begin to screw down the OPV cover. This should go
on easily. If you feel resistance, stop, unscrew the OPV, reposition and
try again. Continuing to force the OPV when you feel resistance may cause
damage from cross threading. Do not force the OPV into place.
Inflate the wing to full
capacity and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes to check that the OPV is
seated properly and not leaking. If the wing holds air, the OPV replacement
is complete. If the wing deflates, remove the OPV, repeat step 4 and 5.
If the wing still does not hold air, contact Sea&Sea Ltd (01803 663012)
for assistance.
PLEASE CONTACT SEA&SEA
LTD ON 01803 663012 WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT SPRINGS
