[Recalled] Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV) — The recalled overpressure valve is installed on buoyancy control systems with t… | CPSC 2002-01-30
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV) |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 02093 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 30 January 2002 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled overpressure valve is installed on buoyancy control systems with the following brand names: Diving Unlimited International (DUI), International Divers, Ocean Management Systems, Rip Tide and Steam Machines. Brand names and logos are printed on the epaulettes and pockets. These buoyancy control systems come in two versions, a jacket style and a wings style. The date code, printed on an instructional label sewn to the buoyancy control system, is the first four numbers after the brand name abbreviation. The first two numbers indicate the month and the second two numbers indicate the year. The recall includes date codes from October 2000 through June 2001. Valves with an asterisk below the serial number are not involved in this recall. Hazards: The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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