Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls Ocean Management Systems compensators

Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls Ocean Management Systems compensatorsAccording to the official reports, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Ocean Management Systems buoyancy compensators due to a drowning hazard.

The buoyancy compensators that are used by underwater divers include a seal that could crack, posing a drowning hazard, the commission said.

About 20,000 compensators were sold by Ocean Management Systems of Middletown, N. Y., from May 2006 to August 2008 for about $400.

It was further reported that the recall involves 20 models.

The commission has advised consumers to stop using the recalled items and contact Ocean Management Systems for a free repair. (With Inputs from Agencies)