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Product recall · CPSCMarch 22, 2011Highest risk
Ocean Technology Systems Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver. This poses a drowning hazard to the consumer.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems for instructions on conducting a test of the regulator and returning the masks for a free repair.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Ocean Technology Systems toll-free at (877) 270-1984 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.otscomm.com. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@otscomm.com
The product
This recall involves Guardian full-face diving masks with serial numbers 9051284 through 10070954. The serial number is printed on the main regulator body. The diving masks were sold in various colors. The Ocean Technology Systems' logo is affixed to the front of the mask.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
- Recall date
- March 22, 2011
- Brand
- Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $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: “Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning 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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