Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18701 · Oct 25, 2017 · Diving Unlimited International
480
units affected
480
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18701
- Date
- Oct 25, 2017
- Company
- Diving Unlimited International
- Units affected
- 480
- Product
- Scuba diving regulators
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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
What can happen
The scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and return them to DUI for a full refund. The firm is notifying all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of units malfunctioning during diving. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scuba diving regulators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and return them to DUI for a full refund. The firm is notifying all purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.