July 13, 2018 ArchiveSubscribe Send to a Friend Advertise Join ADCI
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Notice  
The following items of information are provided to bring your attention to recent industry developments, initiatives, or safety notices.
WARNINGS
Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc.,® (KMDSI) has received a counterfeit KMB 28 that is solicited as a Genuine Kirby Morgan product.

KMDSI has inspected and conducted laboratory and man testing on the counterfeit KMB 28 with findings that are well below the KMDSI standard for safety. A detailed report will be forthcoming.

The counterfeit KMB 28 BandMask® VISUALLY APPEARS to be the same as a genuine KMB 28, but looks are deceiving.

Man testing has proved that the counterfeit KMB 28 has SEVERE breathing limitations once it is in the water. This causes KMDSI concern that use could lead to serious injury or death.

This counterfeit is being sold out of China by: 
YANTAI HAIYUN DIVING EQUIPMENT CO. LTD.
Proprietor: Mr. Li Daichen
Selling through: made-in-china.com

TAIDA MACHINERY INDUSTRY CO., LIMITED
Export Manager: Mr. Wen Da
http://www.taidamachinery.com/
Selling through: Taobao.com

For the welfare of the diver KMDSI strongly emphasizes the importance of ONLY purchasing KMDSI products directly from an authorized KMDSI dealer. A complete list of our dealers is available on our website: http://www.kirbymorgan.com/dealers.

When purchasing new or used, one can always check KMDSI authenticity by sending serial numbers directly to KMDSI@kirbymorgan.com for verification.

Be alert, be informed; purchase and use only Genuine KMDSI Products.
 

This Information was sent to further the communication of all industry stakeholders. Safety is the primary concern of the ADCI. Remember: a real-time Job Hazard Analysis is important, but nothing can replace good common sense.

Sincerely,

Phil Newsum
Association of Diving Contractors International

 

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