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Product recall · CPSCOctober 6, 2009Serious
Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems to receive a free repair. Ocean Technology Systems is providing consumers stainless steel clamps to secure the plastic visor.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Ocean Technology Systems toll-free at (877) 270-1984 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.otscomm.com. Consumers also can email the firm at OTSrecall@otscomm.com
The product
This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask which is a scuba diving mask that incorporates the second stage regulator into the mask allowing it to cover the diver's full face.
Details
- Units affected
- About 900
- Recall date
- October 6, 2009
- Brand
- Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Ocean Technology Systems has received three reports of visors dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
Direct sales and diving equipment retailers nationwide from March 2009 through August 2009 for $800.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Recalled by Ocean Technology Due to Visor Separation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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