The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·77070·Announced 1977-06-23

CPSC Recalls Scubapro and Pilot Mark VII Scuba Regulators

Under Sea Industries is recalling Scubapro and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators due to a defective O-ring that could cause air flow reduction or suffocation.

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 serious injury or suffocation, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Under Sea Industries of Compton, California, announced a recall of all Scubapro Mark VII and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators produced since August 25, 1976. Approximately 2,200 units are affected by this recall.

The regulators may contain a defective "O" ring in the first stage. This defect could result in the failure of the unit's audio warning device or a reduction in air flow to the diver. The Commission staff noted that these conditions create a potential for serious injury or suffocation. No injuries associated with these regulators have been reported to the Commission.

Consumers who purchased one of these regulators since August 25, 1976, should return the unit to the place of purchase. The "O" rings will be replaced free of charge. The Mark VII and Pilot Mark VII regulators retail for approximately $180 and $270, respectively.

The recalled product

Product
Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators
Manufacturer
Under Sea
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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