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Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard

Name: Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Brand: Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, o...
SKU: CPSC-11180
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmUndersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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