Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-04-28). Hazards: drowning. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10208 |
| Published | 2010-04-28 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving |
| Firm named in the title | Ocean Management Systems |
| Firms | Ocean Management Systems Inc., of Middletown, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Dive stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2008 for about $400. |
Description
This recall involves buoyancy compensators with the following model numbers. Buoyancy compensators provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The compensators were sold in black or red. "OMS" is printed on the front inside of the compensators. Item and serial numbers are printed on the warning label located in the non-inflation area of the buoyancy compensator. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available from the firm. Item Number Description BC-TCPS- B TACOPS® BC ; Black BC-TCPS-R TACOPS® BC ; Red BC116-32B16 B Non retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / Black BC116-32R Non retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / Red BC-LGS45 Larry Green Signature Series 45 lb. lift BC BC-LGS70 Larry Green Signature Series 70 lb. lift BC BC118 - K Dual Bladder BC [inflated] 94 lb. lift Black or Red BC115 - KB Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Black BC115 - KR Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Red BC118 - K Dual Bladder BC [deflated] 94 lb. lift Black or Red BC117 - K45 Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / Black BC117CR - K45 Chemically Resistant 45 lb. lift / Black BC117 - K60 Single Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / Black BC117 - KB Single Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Black BC117 - KR Single Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Red BC116-45B Non-retraction Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift/ Black BC116-60B Non-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ Black BC116-60R Non-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ Red BC116-60C Chemically Resistant 60 lb. lift / Black
Hazard
The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving equipment and contact Ocean Management Systems to receive a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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