CPSC2002-12-03
CPSC, Oceanic USA Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators
Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif.
Hazard
Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic dealer to get a free repair. Other repairs or normal maintenance performed in addition to the recall repair will incur a charge.
Sold at
Authorized Oceanic dealers sold these regulator sets worldwide, from May 1999 through October 2002, for between $330 to $640, depending on the second stage.
Affected count
About 24,700
Injuries reported
Oceanic has received six reports of noise or vibration accompanied by air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Scuba Regulators
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Oceanic toll-free at (866) 723-2642 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by visiting the firm's web site at www.OceanicWorldWide.com, by writing an email to service@oceanicusa.com, or by writing to Oceanic USA, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Oceanic-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Scuba-Regulators-Don't want to check this manually?
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