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CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds

U.S. CPSCDrowningNov 17, 2004
Recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Valve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Valve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Valve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold
Valve of recalled OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold

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Hazard

Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.

Remedy

Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.

Incidents & injuries

There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves the 200 and 300 Bar versions of the OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold. The manifold consists of two valves which have "O.M.S." stamped on the side of each valve and a crossbar that has three O-rings per side. Each part has a black plastic knob.

Sold on

Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.

Contact the company

Affected consumers are being contacted directly by OMS 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]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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