CPSC2002-01-30
CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
Custom Buoyancy Inc. (CBI), of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the buoyancy control systems with these overpressure valves immediately and contact the CBI dealer where purchased, for a free replacement valve.
Sold at
Authorized CBI distributors sold the buoyancy control systems with the overpressure valves nationwide, from October 2000 through November 2001, for about $590.
Affected count
7,700
Injuries reported
CPSC and CBI have received three reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV)
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact CBI at (310) 328-1077 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.custombuoyancy.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Custom-Buoyancy-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Scuba-Diving-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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