ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-11). Hazards: drowning, injury. Models: CDX5, FDX10, DX3, DX4, TDX5, AT400. About 6,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08127 |
| Published | 2007-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages |
| Firm named in the title | ROMI |
| Firms | ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan, United States |
| Units (US) | 6,000 |
| Model numbers | CDX5, FDX10, DX3, DX4, TDX5, AT400 |
| Hazard classes | drowning, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | The items were either sold or repaired at authorized Oceanic and AERIS retailers nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007. The items sold for between $300 and $500. |
Description
The recall involves the following regulator first stages: Oceanic Regulator First Stages Model CDX5 Certain serial numbers from 30202856 through 51312641 -and- Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 Model FDX10 Certain serial numbers from 51408026 through 51411813 -and- Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 Models CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5 All serial numbers -and- Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 AERIS Regulator First Stages Model AT400 Certain serial numbers from 30200036 through 51311560 -and- Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 Balanced Diaphragm All serial numbers -and- Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 The model and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the body's rubber covering.
Hazard
An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer for a free replacement part.
Incidents and injuries
ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning while being tested by dealers prior to delivery to consumers.
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