Technosport Recalls Omersub Scuba Mask Due to Injury Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jun 30, 2015, 09:58 ET

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Technosport-Recalls-Omersub-Scuba-Mask

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Omersub Zero Cube scuba diving mask

Hazard: Non-conforming glass was used for the lens, which can shatter during normal use, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the mask and contact Technosport for a replacement mask.

Consumer Contact: Technosport at (800) 853-1911 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.omerdiving.com and click on "click here for Technosport Recalls" at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,600

Description: The diving mask is designed to cover the eyes and nose. The mask and strap are made with soft black rubber, with hard rubber around the two glass lenses. "O.M.E.R." appears on the forehead area of the mask in raised letters. The UPS Code 801 773 612 2298 and Omersub MFG Part #603NCF appear on the original packaging.

Incidents/Injuries: Twelve incidents have been reported to the firm in which the lens has shattered. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Technosport Inc. and local diving equipment retailers, and online at amazon.com and www.omerdiving.com from April 2012 through June 2015 for about $80.

Importer: Technosport Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Manufactured in: China

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