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Recall Notice

Date

October 6, 2009

Product Name

Guardian Full-Face Mask

Full Product Description

This recall involves Guardian full-face masks. These scuba diving masks incorporate the second stage regulator into the mask, allowing it to cover the diver's full face.

Hazard Identified

If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may dislodge, causing the mask to flood.

In cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Health Canada, Ocean Technology Systems is voluntarily recalling these diving masks.

Ocean Technology Systems has received three reports of the visor dislodging, with no reported injuries.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these masks.

Corrective Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving masks and contact Ocean Technology to receive a free repair.

For more information, consumers may contact Ocean Technology toll-free at 1-877-270-1984, or e-mail the firm at OTSrecall@otscomm.com, or visit the firm's website .

Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website .

Number Sold

An unknown number of the recalled products were sold by Ocean Technology as well as by diving equipment retailers across Canada.

Time Period Sold

The recalled products were sold from March 2009 to August 2009.

Manufactured in the United States.

Companies

Manufacturer
Undersea Systems International Inc. (dba Ocean Technology Systems), of Santa Ana, California

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