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Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV)

CPSC Recall #02-093 — January 29, 2002

Recall #02-093 Date: January 29, 2002 Remedy: Replace

Product

Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV)

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Custom Buoyancy Inc. (CBI), of Torrance, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,700 overpressure valves (OPV) used with buoyancy control systems. 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.

Hazard

The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Incidents / Injuries

CPSC and CBI have received three reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Units Affected

7,700

Sold At

Authorized CBI distributors sold the buoyancy control systems with the overpressure valves nationwide from October 2000 through November 2001 for about $590.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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