Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV)
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (7,700)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the buoyancy control systems with these overpressure valves immediately and contact the CBI dealer where purchased, for a free replacement valve.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(7,700)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 02093
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