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Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled March 22, 2011 · CPSC recall 11180 · Ocean Technology Systems

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.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 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.

Contact

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 [email protected]

Product
Guardian full-face diving masks
Manufacturer(s)
Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
Retailers
Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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