CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds

Recalled November 17, 2004 · CPSC recall 05511 · Ocean Management Systems

Recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold

Valve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold

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.

Units

About 140

Incidents / injuries

There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.

Contact

Affected consumers are being contacted directly by OMS to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers with affected products who have not been contacted should call OMS at 845-692-3600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or send an e-mail to [email protected]

Product

Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold

Imported by

Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY

Retailers

Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.

Made in

Italy

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