Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 10208 · Apr 28, 2010 · Ocean Management Systems Inc.
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10208
- Date
- Apr 28, 2010
- Company
- Ocean Management Systems Inc.
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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.
What can happen
The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving equipment and contact Ocean Management Systems to receive a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dive stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2008 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled buoyancy compensators used for scuba diving?
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving equipment and contact Ocean Management Systems to receive a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
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.