CPSC recall 11-180, announced March 22, 2011, covers Guardian full-face diving masks (about 1,700 units). The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 270-1984, go to www.otscomm.com, or email recall@otscomm.com.
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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 printed on the main regulator body.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
- Recall number
- 11-180
- Units
- About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
Guardian full-face diving masks
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving
Recall contact information
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
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