CPSC recall 03-047, announced December 3, 2002, covers Oceanic Scuba Regulators (about 24,700 units). Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic dealer to get a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 723-2642, go to www.OceanicWorldWide.com, or email service@oceanicusa.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The serial number is stamped into the side of the body of the regulator.
Which products are included?
Oceanic CDX first stage regulators subject to the recall have serial numbers 9200001 to 9205622, 9800013 to 9801711, 0200001 to 0213294, 0D0001 to 0D3046, or 9D0001 to 9D3273. The serial number is stamped into the side of the body of the regulator. The regulators have the name "OCEANIC" written on the rubber boot of the first stage. These CDX regulators were sold with the following second stage regulators: Alpha 7, Delta 3, Gamma 2, and Zeta.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.
Incidents and injuries
Oceanic has received six reports of noise or vibration accompanied by air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Oceanic
- Manufacturer
- Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif.
- Recall number
- 03-047
- Units
- About 24,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Oceanic dealers sold these regulator sets worldwide, from May 1999 through October 2002, for between $330 to $640, depending on the second stage.
Scuba Regulators
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
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.
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