CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
Published: November 17, 2004Recall ID: 05511Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Ocean-Management-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-Manifolds- |
| Title | CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scuba-manifold-crossbar.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scuba-manifold-valve-1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Valve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scuba-manifold-valve-2.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Valve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold |
| Hazards › Name | Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 140 |
| Recall I D | 3038 |
| Remedies › Name | Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer. |
| Importers › Name | Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY |
| Retailers › Name | Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 05511 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |