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Product Recall Number: 05-511

Why was Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold recalled?

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

Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold
Here's product recall specific data for Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold.

  • Product Recall Number: 05-511

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-11-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY. is voluntarily recalling about 140 rotating cross bar SCUBA Manifolds. Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.Name of Product: Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA ManifoldUnits: About 140Importer: Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY.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.Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.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 at: Dive stores nationwide from December 2003 through September 2004 for about $238.Manufactured in: ItalyRemedy: Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.Consumer Contact: 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 140

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

  • Remedy: Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer. Affected consumers are being contacted directly by OMS to arrange for a free replacement.

  • Sold At: Dive stores nationwide from December 2003 through September 2004 for about $238.

  • Importers: Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Italy

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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