CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-11-17 · 05511
Hazards
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
Recall
Number
05511
Date
2004-11-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold
Companies
Retailer(s)
Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.
Importer(s)
Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY
Country of manufacture
Italy
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.