Ocean Technology Systems · Recalled
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning 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.
- Units
- About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $800
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 recall@otscomm.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 MAR 22 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.
