Ocean Management Systems · Recalled
CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
- Units
- About 140
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $238
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves the 200 and 300 Bar versions of the OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold. The manifold consists of two valves which have "O.M.S." stamped on the side of each valve and a crossbar that has three O-rings per side. Each part has a black plastic knob.
The file
- Sold at
- Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- Italy
- Recalled by
- Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY
Incident log
There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Affected consumers are being contacted directly by OMS to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers with affected products who have not been contacted should call OMS at 845-692-3600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or send an e-mail to kim@omsdive.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 17 2004; last revised NOV 14 2024.
