ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 08127 · Dec 11, 2007 · Romi
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08127
- Date
- Dec 11, 2007
- Company
- Romi
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oceanic and aeris scuba regulator first stages?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.