Ocean Technology Systems Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks recall: Drowning Hazard
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Why was Ocean Technology Systems Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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 [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Guardian full-face diving masks
- Company
- Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
- Sold at
- Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
- Recall date
- March 22, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.