Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard

Hazard

The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver. This poses a drowning hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of a disengaged assembly. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Guardian full-face diving masks with serial numbers 9051284 through 10070954. The serial number is printed on the main regulator body. The diving masks were sold in various colors. The Ocean Technology Systems' logo is affixed to the front of the mask.

Sold on

Diving equipment retailers and direct sales nationwide from September 2010 through November 2010 for about $800.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Ocean Technology Systems toll-free at (877) 270-1984 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.otscomm.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]