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Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

  • Location of BCA 500 Seal Ring
  • Recalled OMS-TCPS-R Buoyancy Compensator
  • Recalled BC-LGS45 / BC-LGS70 Buoyancy Compensator
  • Recalled BC116-32R Buoyancy Compensator
  • Recalled BC118-K / BC115-KR Buoyancy Compensator
  • Recalled BC117-K45 / BC117CR-K45 Buoyancy Compensator
Name of Product:
Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
April 28, 2010
Units:

About 20,000

Consumer Contact

For 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.

Recall Details

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 NumberDescription
BC-TCPS- BTACOPS® BC ; Black
BC-TCPS-RTACOPS® BC ; Red
BC116-32B16 BNon retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / Black
BC116-32RNon retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / Red
BC-LGS45Larry Green Signature Series 45 lb. lift BC
BC-LGS70Larry Green Signature Series 70 lb. lift BC
BC118 - KDual Bladder BC [inflated] 94 lb. lift Black or Red
BC115 - KBDual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Black
BC115 - KRDual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Red
BC118 - KDual Bladder BC [deflated] 94 lb. lift Black or Red
BC117 - K45Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / Black
BC117CR - K45Chemically Resistant 45 lb. lift / Black
BC117 - K60Single Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / Black
BC117 - KBSingle Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Black
BC117 - KRSingle Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Red
BC116-45BNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift/ Black
BC116-60BNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ Black
BC116-60RNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ Red
BC116-60CChemically Resistant 60 lb. lift / Black
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the diving equipment and contact Ocean Management Systems to receive a free repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Dive stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2008 for about $400.
Manufacturer(s):
Ocean Management Systems Inc., of Middletown, N.Y.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
10-208

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