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Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to D...

Published: April 28, 2010Recall ID: 10208Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Scuba-Diving-Buoyancy-Compensators-Recalled-by-Ocean-Management-Systems-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
TitleScuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a9683888e6c04a238461e350f581a779.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionPicture of location of BCA 500 Seal Ring
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Images › 2 › CaptionPicture of Recalled OMS-TCPS-R Buoyancy Compensator
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/351200997de744bf8bd2eae3a6cbfbec.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionPicture of Recalled BC-LGS45 / BC-LGS70 Buoyancy Compensator
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/835f983d5eb3484fb5b38ea07015ebc8.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionPicture of Recalled BC116-32R Buoyancy Compensator
Images › 5 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/603b6c364edc47f3af5475f8b70d00fa.jpg
Images › 5 › CaptionPicture of Recalled BC118-K / BC115-KR Buoyancy Compensator
Images › 6 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8c50700d0634459ca91fa1950cdcd25b.jpg
Images › 6 › CaptionPicture of Recalled BC117-K45<br>BC117CR-K45 Buoyancy Compensator
Hazards › NameThe buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameBuoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving
Products › TypeScuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Products › Category I D2118
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 20,000
Recall I D205
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the diving equipment and contact Ocean Management Systems to receive a free repair.
Retailers › NameDive stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2008 for about $400.
Recall Date2010-04-28T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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
Recall Number10208
Manufacturers › NameOcean Management Systems Inc., of Middletown, N.Y.
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Ocean Management Systems toll-free at (877) 791-0315 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.omsdive.com, or email the firm at recall@omsdive.com
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

Overview

  • Recalling FirmOcean Management Systems Inc., of Middletown, N.Y.
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