Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 11180 · Mar 22, 2011 · Ocean Technology Systems
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11180
- Date
- Mar 22, 2011
- Company
- Ocean Technology Systems
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Guardian full-face diving masks
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled guardian full-face diving masks?
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.
What is the 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.
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.