CPSC2011-03-22
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
Affected count
About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Guardian full-face diving masks
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Ocean-Technology-Systems-Recalls-Guardian-Full-Face-Diving-Masks-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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