CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2087.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2087.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Authorized Cbi Distributors Sold The Buoyancy Control Systems With The Overpressure Valves Nationwide, From October 2000 Through November 2001, For About $590. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2087.
For more information, consumers can contact CBI at (310) 328-1077 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.custombuoyancy.com
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Authorized Cbi Distributors Sold The Buoyancy Control Systems With The Overpressure Valves Nationwide, From October 2000 Through November 2001, For About $590. Recall FAQ
Authorized Cbi Distributors Sold The Buoyancy Control Systems With The Overpressure Valves Nationwide, From October 2000 Through November 2001, For About $590. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices. The notice was published on January 30, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,700 units are potentially affected.