CPSCGeneral Alert
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning...
Published: March 22, 2011Recall ID: 11180Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Guardian full-face diving masks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Ocean-Technology-Systems-Recalls-Guardian-Full-Face-Diving-Masks-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11180.11180a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11180.11180b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11180.11180c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Guardian full-face diving masks |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving |
| Products › Category I D | 68330 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 641 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 11180 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11774r-eng.php |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
Overview
- Recalling FirmUndersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.