CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
CPSC recall 05511 · announced November 17, 2004 · Ocean Management Systems · 140 units affected
The product
The recall involves the 200 and 300 Bar versions of the OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold. The manifold consists of two valves which have "O.M.S." stamped on the side of each valve and a crossbar that has three O-rings per side. Each part has a black plastic knob.
The hazard
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
What to do (per CPSC)
Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.
Consumer contact: Affected consumers are being contacted directly by OMS to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers with affected products who have not been contacted should call OMS at 845-692-3600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or send an e-mail to kim@omsdive.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.