CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices

Active Recall Announced January 30, 2002 CPSC #02093

Quick answer

CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices is CPSC recall #02093, announced on January 30, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Custom Buoyancy Inc. (CBI).

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Custom Buoyancy Inc. Overpressure Valve (OPV)

Recalled brands

Custom Buoyancy Inc. (CBI)

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.

Recall date

January 30, 2002

Categories

Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02093?

CPSC recall #02093 covers CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 30, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02093?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02093 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Custom-Buoyancy-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Scuba-Diving-Devices. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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