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CPSC recall · Reported January 30, 2002

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

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

Recall #
02093
Affected scope
7,700
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Custom Buoyancy Inc. (Cbi), of Torrance, Calif. recalled The recalled overpressure valve is installed on buoyancy control systems with the followi….

CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices was recalled by Custom Buoyancy Inc. (Cbi), of Torrance, Calif. in January 30, 2002. Reason: 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 i…. Verify recall #02093 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Custom Buoyancy Inc. (Cbi), of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers..

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agency class
8K units
affected scope
January 30, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02093 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 02093
Date reported January 30, 2002
Date initiated January 30, 2002
Recalling firm Custom Buoyancy Inc. (Cbi), of Torrance, Calif.
Affected scope 7,700
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

7,700 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the buoyancy control systems with these overpressure valves immediately and contact the CBI dealer wh…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Custom Buoyancy Inc. (Cbi), of Torrance, Calif.. Units affected: 7,700.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 30, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02093.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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