Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled October 25, 2017 · CPSC recall 18701 · Diving Unlimited

Hazard

The scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 480

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of units malfunctioning during diving. No injuries have been reported.

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. Only regulators with the following serial numbers are included in the recall. "Airstream" and the serial number can be found on the body of the regulator. Serial Numbers 57792121 to 57792200 57813071 to 57813150 57814061 to 57814100 57813264 to 57814403

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and return them to DUI for a full refund. The firm is notifying all purchasers directly.

Contact

Diving Unlimited International at 800-325-8439 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 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 for more information.

Product

Scuba diving regulators

Imported by

Diving Unlimited International, Inc.of San Diego, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized Diving Unlimited International dealers nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and https://www.divedui.com/ from February 2017 through June 2017 for about $500.

Made in

Taiwan

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