CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds
Source: CPSC Recall #05511
Recall Date
2004-11-17
Manufacturer
Ocean Management Systems, Inc., of Middletown, NY
Units Affected
About 140
Products Involved
Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold
Hazard
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
Remedy
Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Reported Injuries
There has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Dive stores nationwide, from December 2003 through September 2004, for about $238.
Manufactured In
Italy
Full Recall Description
The recall involves the 200 and 300 Bar versions of the OMS Rotating Cross Bar Manifold. The manifold consists of two valves which have "O.M.S." stamped on the side of each valve and a crossbar that has three O-rings per side. Each part has a black plastic knob.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28