CPSC recall · Reported December 3, 2002
CPSC, Oceanic USA Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators
Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.
Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif. recalled Oceanic CDX first stage regulators subject to the recall have serial numbers 9200001 to 9….
CPSC, Oceanic USA Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators was recalled by Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif. in December 3, 2002. Reason: Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers co…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any …. Verify recall #03047 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers co….
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- December 3, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03047 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.
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Product description
Oceanic CDX first stage regulators subject to the recall have serial numbers 9200001 to 9205622, 9800013 to 9801711, 0200001 to 0213294, 0D0001 to 0D3046, or 9D0001 to 9D3273. The serial number is stamped into the side of the body of the regulator. The regulators have the name "OCEANIC" written on the rubber boot of the first stage. These CDX regulators were sold with the following second stage regulators: Alpha 7, Delta 3, Gamma 2, and Zeta.
Reason for recall
Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic dealer to get a free repair. Other repairs or normal maintenance performed in addition to the recall repair will incur a charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03047 |
| Date reported | December 3, 2002 |
| Date initiated | December 3, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 24,700 |
| 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.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic dealer to get a free …
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