Technosport Recalls Omersub Scuba Mask Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled June 30, 2015 · CPSC recall 15173 · Technosport

Hazard

Non-conforming glass was used for the lens, which can shatter during normal use, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 2,600

Incidents / injuries

Twelve incidents have been reported to the firm in which the lens has shattered. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The diving mask is designed to cover the eyes and nose. The mask and strap are made with soft black rubber, with hard rubber around the two glass lenses. "O.M.E.R." appears on the forehead area of the mask in raised letters. The UPS Code 801 773 612 2298 and Omersub MFG Part #603NCF appear on the original packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the mask and contact Technosport for a replacement mask.

Contact

Technosport at (800) 853-1911 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.omerdiving.com and click on "click here for Technosport Recalls" at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Product

Omersub Zero Cube scuba diving mask

Imported by

Technosport Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

Technosport Inc. and local diving equipment retailers, and online at amazon.com and www.omerdiving.com from April 2012 through June 2015 for about $80.

Made in

China

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