Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks
Ocean Technology Systems is recalling Guardian full-face diving masks because the purge assembly can disengage, causing loss of air and a drowning hazard.
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 (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ocean Technology Systems is recalling Guardian full-face diving masks due to a drowning hazard. The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in a loss of air to the diver. The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly, but no injuries have been reported.
The recall involves Guardian full-face diving masks with serial numbers 9051284 through 10070954, which are printed on the main regulator body. The masks were sold in various colors and feature the Ocean Technology Systems logo on the front. About 1,700 units were sold in the U.S. and 80 in Canada through diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems for instructions on conducting a test of the regulator and returning the masks for a free repair. For additional information, consumers can contact the firm toll-free at (877) 270-1984, visit www.otscomm.com, or email [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Guardian full-face diving masks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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