CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-17). Hazards: drowning. About 140 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05511 |
| Published | 2004-11-17 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold |
| Firm named in the title | Ocean Management Systems |
| Firms | Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 140 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
Remedy
Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
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