Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 11180 · announced March 22, 2011 · Undersea Systems International Inc. Dba Ocean Technology Systems · 1,700 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.