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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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Ocean-Management-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-Manifolds-
TitleCPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scuba-manifold-crossbar.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scuba-manifold-valve-1.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionValve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scuba-manifold-valve-2.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionValve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Hazards › NameUndersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
Injuries › NameThere has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameRotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold
Products › TypeScuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Products › Category I D2118
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 140
Recall I D3038
Remedies › NameAffected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Importers › NameOcean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY
Retailers › NameDive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.
Recall Date2004-11-17T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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 Number05511
Consumer ContactAffected 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 Date2024-11-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryItaly