Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT—Scuba diving regulators recalled for drowning hazard, (Oct 25, 2017)
Organizations Mentioned:Diving Unlimited International, Inc.
By Colleen Kave, J.D.
Diving Unlimited International, Inc., of San Diego, California, has recalled around 480 scuba diving regulators because the scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 18-701, October 25, 2017).
Incidents and injuries. The firm has received three reports of units malfunctioning during diving. No injuries have been reported.
Product description. This recall involves Ocean Management Systems (OMS) Airstream Evoque regulators for scuba diving. The metal regulator attaches to the scuba tank valve and controls the pressure of the air a diver breathes. "Airstream" and the serial number can be found on the body of the regulator. A complete list of affected serial numbers is available at www.cpsc.gov.
These regulators, which were manufactured in Taiwan, were sold at authorized Diving Unlimited International dealers nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and www.divedui.com/ from February 2017 through June 2017 for about $500.
Remedy. Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately and return them to DUI for a full refund. The firm is notifying all purchasers directly.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Diving Unlimited International at 800-325-8439 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday; via email at [email protected]; or online at www.divedui.com/ and click on "Service Bulletins" under the support tab at the top of the page.
Companies: Diving Unlimited International, Inc.
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