Outdoors Recalls and Alerts
Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Recalled by Ocean Technology Due to Visor Separation Hazard
distribution: nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Guardian Full-Face Masks
Units: About 900
Manufacturer: Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
Hazard: If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may dislodge causing the mask to flood.
Incidents/Injuries: Ocean Technology Systems has received three reports of visors dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask which is a scuba diving mask that incorporates the second stage regulator into the mask allowing it to cover the divers full face.
Sold by: Direct sales and diving equipment retailers nationwide from March 2009 through August 2009 for $800.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems to receive a free repair. Ocean Technology Systems is providing consumers stainless steel clamps to secure the plastic visor.
Consumer Contact: : For additional information, contact Ocean Technology Systems toll-free at (877) 270-1984 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.otscomm.com. Consumers also can email the firm at OTSrecall@otscomm.com
Note: Health Canadas press release can be seen at: http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jspre_id=859
