Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Recalled by Ocean Technology Due to Visor Separation Hazard

The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Recall #: 10006
Affected scope: About 900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif. recalled This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask which is a scuba diving mask that incorp….

Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Recalled by Ocean Technology Due to Visor Separation Haza… was recalled by Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif. in October 6, 2009. Reason: The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Sys…. Verify recall #10006 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user..

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agency class: October 6, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10006 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.

Product description

This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask which is a scuba diving mask that incorporates the second stage regulator into the mask allowing it to cover the diver's full face.

Reason for recall

The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems to receive a free repair. Ocean Technology Systems is providing consumers stainless steel clamps to secure the plastic visor.

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	10006
Date reported	October 6, 2009
Date initiated	October 6, 2009
Recalling firm	Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.
Affected scope	About 900
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 immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems to receive a free repair. Ocean Tec…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask which is a scuba diving mask that incorporates the second stage regulator into the mask allowing it to cover the diver's full face.. Recalled by Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif.. Units affected: About 900.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 6, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10006.

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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