CPSCGeneral Alert
Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning H...
Published: October 25, 2017Recall ID: 18701Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Ocean Management Systems (OMS) Airstream Evoque regulators for scuba diving. The metal regulator attaches to the scuba tank valve and controls the pressure of the air a diver breathes. Only regulators with the following serial numbers are included in the recall. "Airstream" and the serial number can be found on the body of the regulator. Serial Numbers 57792121 to 57792200 57813071 to 57813150 57814061 to 57814100 57813264 to 57814403
Affected Products
Scuba diving regulators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Diving-Unlimited-International-Recalls-Scuba-Diving-Regulators-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_0.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled DUI regulator (First stage) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled DUI regulator (First stage) |
| Hazards › Name | The scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of units malfunctioning during diving. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Scuba diving regulators |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 480 |
| Recall I D | 8163 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and return them to DUI for a full refund. The firm is notifying all purchasers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Diving Unlimited International, Inc.of San Diego, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Diving Unlimited International dealers nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and https://www.divedui.com/ from February 2017 through June 2017 for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2017-10-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Ocean Management Systems (OMS) Airstream Evoque regulators for scuba diving. The metal regulator attaches to the scuba tank valve and controls the pressure of the air a diver breathes. Only regulators with the following serial numbers are included in the recall. "Airstream" and the serial number can be found on the body of the regulator. Serial Numbers 57792121 to 57792200 57813071 to 57813150 57814061 to 57814100 57813264 to 57814403 |
| Recall Number | 18701 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Diving Unlimited International at 800-325-8439 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at rcwatts@dui-online.com or online at www.divedui.com/ and click on “Service Bulletins” under the support tab at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-10-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |