OMS AirStream Evoque Regulators SAFETY RECALL
NOTE:
AS OF OCTOBER 12, 2017, ALL SOLD UNITS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED BY DUI. THIS NOTICE IS AN UPDATE TO THE RECALL ALERT REQUIRED BY CPSC.
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2017
Recall Number: 18
Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Scuba diving regulators
Hazard: The scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and return them to DUI for a full refund. The firm is notifying all purchasers directly.
Consumer Contact: Diving Unlimited International at 800-325-8439 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at rcwatts@dui-online.com or online at www.divedui.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 480
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
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of units malfunctioning during diving. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Importer: Diving Unlimited International, Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured in: Taiwan This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals –
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