Technosport Recalls Omersub Scuba Mask Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 15173 · Jun 30, 2015 · Technosport
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15173
- Date
- Jun 30, 2015
- Company
- Technosport
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Omersub Zero Cube scuba diving mask
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The diving mask is designed to cover the eyes and nose. The mask and strap are made with soft black rubber, with hard rubber around the two glass lenses. "O.M.E.R." appears on the forehead area of the mask in raised letters. The UPS Code 801 773 612 2298 and Omersub MFG Part #603NCF appear on the original packaging.
What can happen
Non-conforming glass was used for the lens, which can shatter during normal use, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the mask and contact Technosport for a replacement mask.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Twelve incidents have been reported to the firm in which the lens has shattered. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Technosport Inc. and local diving equipment retailers, and online at amazon.com and www.omerdiving.com from April 2012 through June 2015 for about $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled omersub zero cube scuba diving mask?
Consumers should immediately stop using the mask and contact Technosport for a replacement mask.
What is the hazard?
Non-conforming glass was used for the lens, which can shatter during normal use, posing an injury 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.