Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 18701. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The scuba diving regulators can malfunction, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and return them to DUI for a full refund. The firm is notifying all purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 18701 has the recall date 25 Oct 2017. The notice names the firm Diving Unlimited International, Inc.of San Diego, Calif. The recall has about 480 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning.
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received three reports of units malfunctioning during diving. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 480 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Ocean Management Systems (OMS) Airstream Evoque regulators for scuba diving. The metal regulator attaches to the scuba tank valve and controls the pressure of the air a diver breathes. Only regulators with the following serial numbers are included in the recall. "Airstream" and the serial number can be found on the body of the regulator. Serial Numbers 57792121 to 57792200 57813071 to 57813150 57814061 to 57814100 57813264 to 57814403 |
| Product | Scuba diving regulators, About 480 |
| Sold at | Authorized Diving Unlimited International dealers nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and https://www.divedui.com/ from February 2017 through June 2017 for about $500. |
| Importer | Diving Unlimited International, Inc.of San Diego, Calif |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 480Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Diving Unlimited International, Inc.of San Diego, Calif
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18701. https://recallregister.com/product/8163-diving-unlimited-international-recalls-scuba-diving-regulators-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18701 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received three reports of units malfunctioning during diving. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Diving Unlimited International dealers nationwide and online at www.divegearexpress.com and https://www.divedui.com/ from February 2017 through June 2017 for about $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18701?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18701?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 480