Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving

CPSC Recall #10-208 — April 27, 2010

Recall #10-208 Date: April 27, 2010 Remedy: Repair

Product

Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving

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 NumberDescriptionBC-TCPS- BTACOPS® BC ; BlackBC-TCPS-RTACOPS® BC ; RedBC116-32B16 BNon retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / BlackBC116-32RNon retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / RedBC-LGS45Larry Green Signature Series 45 lb. lift BCBC-LGS70Larry Green Signature Series 70 lb. lift BCBC118 - KDual Bladder BC [inflated] 94 lb. lift Black or RedBC115 - KBDual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in BlackBC115 - KRDual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in RedBC118 - KDual Bladder BC [deflated] 94 lb. lift Black or RedBC117 - K45Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / BlackBC117CR - K45Chemically Resistant 45 lb. lift / BlackBC117 - K60Single Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / BlackBC117 - KBSingle Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / BlackBC117 - KRSingle Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / RedBC116-45BNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift/ BlackBC116-60BNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ BlackBC116-60RNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ RedBC116-60CChemically Resistant 60 lb. lift / Black

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

About 20,000

Sold At

Dive stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2008 for about $400.

Manufacturer

Ocean Management Systems Inc., of Middletown, N.Y.

Manufactured In

United States