Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-180 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 22, 2011
- Brand
- Ocean Technology Systems
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Guardian full-face diving masks
- Hazard
- Drowning Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Guardian full-face diving masks · About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.; Undersea Systems International Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer 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 recall@otscomm.com
Recall history and context
Ocean Technology Systems appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Guardian full-face diving masks (About 1,700 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada units). This recall involves Guardian full-face diving masks with serial numbers 9051284 through 10070954.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Drowning Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.