CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
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.
Required Consumer Action
Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Contact Information
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 kim@omsdive.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.
Injuries
There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
05511
Product Information
Product Name
Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold
Product Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Number of Units
About 140
Imported By
Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY
Manufactured In
Italy