The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05511·Announced 2004-11-17

Ocean Management Systems Recalls Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifolds

Ocean Management Systems is recalling about 140 Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifolds because undersized o-rings can cause a loss of breathing air, presenting a risk of drowning.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (SCUBA manifold) where a loss of breathing air presents a risk of drowning, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Ocean Management Systems, Inc. is recalling about 140 units of the Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold. The recall involves the 200 and 300 Bar versions of the product, which consist of two valves stamped with "O.M.S." and a crossbar with three O-rings per side. Each part features a black plastic knob.

The hazard is that undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning. There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected products were sold at dive stores nationwide from December 2003 through September 2004 for about $238. Affected consumers are being contacted directly by Ocean Management Systems 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].

The recalled product

Product
Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold
Manufacturer
Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
140

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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