Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Diving Masks

Ocean Technology Systems has recalled Guardian full-face diving masks due to a drowning hazard. According to a recent report by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, consumers in possession of these diving masks should not use the masks.

Although there was a report of a disengaged assembly, to date no injuries have been reported in connection with the Ocean Technology Systems diving masks. There were approximately 1,700 of these diving masks sold in the United States, with just 80 being sold in Canada.

The recalled Guardian masks were sold for approximately $800 from September 2010 to November 2010. Guardian Masks were sold through retailers that offer diving equipment throughout the United States.

The information released by CPSC and Health Canada claims "The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver." This poses a drowning hazard to the consumer."

The Guardian diving masks that are part of this recalled were manufactured by Undersea Systems International, Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems of Santa Ana, California. The diving masks are made in Taiwan.

The serial numbers for the recalled Guardian diving masks are 9051284 to 100070954. This number will be printed on the main regulator body according to the reports. These were made available in black and included blue details as shown the photo included.

The recalled Guardian masks were sold for approximately $800 from September 2010 to November 2010. These were made available through retailers that offer diving equipment as well as through direct sales.

Consumers wanting more information about the recalled Guardian diving masks may contact Ocean Technology Systems directly by at 877-270-1984. Emails may be sent to Guardian in reference to the recalled diving masks by using recall@otscomm.com