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Recalled Oceanic Regulator First Stage, Model CDX5 -
Recalled Oceanic Regulator First Stage, Model FDX10 -
Recalled AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stage, Model AT400
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.
About 6,000
For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firm's website at www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firm's website at https://www.diveaeris.com/.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages. 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.
Name of Product: Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
Units: About 6,000
Manufacturer: ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif.
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.
Incidents/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. No injuries reported.
Description and Models: 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.
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.
Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan
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.
Consumer Contact: For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firm's website at www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firm's website at https://www.diveaeris.com/.
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.
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. No injuries reported.
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