URGENT RECALL: Oceanic CDX Regulator
Date: 2002-12-03URGENT RECALL: Oceanic CDX Regulator |
In cooperation with the US Product Safety Commission, Oceanic USA of California company is recalling about 24,700 pieces of scuba diving equipment that could leak air, possibly causing divers to drown.
Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, has received six reports of air leaks, along with either noise or vibration, from their Oceanic CDX first stage regulators, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries have been reported. CDX regulators included in the recall have serial numbers 9200001 through 9205622, 9800013 through 9801711, 0200001 through 0213294, 0D0001 through 0D3046, and 9D0001 through 9D3273. They were sold with second stage regulators: Alpha 7, Delta 3, Gamma 2 and Zeta. Authorized dealers sold the equipment worldwide from May 1999 through October 2002. The commission advises consumers to immediately stop using the equipment and take them to an authorized Oceanic dealer for a free repair. The company can be reached at 1-866-723-2642 weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. | 
