Recall Of Scuba Regulators Announced
Home product recall 77-070. Announced by CPSC on Jun 23, 1977.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jun 23, 1977. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Suffocation
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What should you do?
The notice gives no remedy in a field of its own.
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Which ones are recalled?
June 23, 1977 Release # 77-070 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Under Sea Industries of Compton, California today announced a recall of all Scubapro Mark VII and Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators produced since August 25, 1976. The regulators may contain a defective “O” ring in the first stage which could result in failure of the unit’s audio warning device, or in a reduction in the air flow to the diver. In either event, there is a potential for serious injury or suffocation, according to the Commission staff. No injuries associated with these regulators have been reported to the Commission. Approximately 2200 regulators are being recalled. The Mark VII and the Pilot Mark VII retail for approximately $180 and $270 respectively. Consumers who have purchased one of these regulators since August 25, 1976 should return it to the place of purchase in order to have the “O” rings replaced free of charge
Pilot Mark VII scuba regulators and Scubapro Mark VII scuba regulators.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Under Sea.
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Was anyone hurt?
The notice doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
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