1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge Recall (August 2026)
Serious risk of drowning.
| What | 1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge |
|---|---|
| The hazard | The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and may stop operating at depths beyond 5 metres. |
| Product type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non Powered |
| Risk level | Serious |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-08-10 (notice 2608-0027) |
What was recalled
Black diving cylinder with fluorescent yellow and black branding.
Why it was recalled
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may stop operating.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
What to do
The distributor, Mike’s Dive Store, has recalled the product from end users.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and return the product to Mike’s Dive Store for redress.
Additional informationPSD case number: 2608-0027
Notified by:Office for Product Safety and Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-08-10. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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