The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned on Thursday, Nov. 12, that certain Qing Song full-face snorkel masks can make it difficult to breathe and pose a drowning risk. The agency received eight reports of breathing difficulty, dizziness or loss of consciousness during use. One person needed hospital care.
Look for the fin on the snorkel tube
The masks cover the mouth and nose and have a snorkel pipe at the top center. The affected design has a raised piece shaped like a shark fin on top of that pipe. It came in several colors. The federal warning shows both adult and child versions, so check the design even if your mask differs in color from the photos.
Amazon and TikTok sold the affected design from January 2019 through August 2026. CPSC says the seller, Shenzhen Songxin Silicone Products, has not agreed to an acceptable recall.
What owners should do
Stop using the affected masks immediately and dispose of them, CPSC says. The agency asks owners to keep them out of resale and donation. It says the masks can contribute to a buildup of carbon dioxide that makes breathing more difficult.
Hawaii Ocean Safety advises snorkelers to stay with a buddy and get out of the water if they feel dizzy, fatigued or short of breath. The CPSC warning concerns the Qing Song design shown in its notice.
