Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
CPSC Recall #08-127 - December 10, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-127 |
| Recall Date | December 10, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 6,000 |
| Manufacturer | ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | United States and Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
Description
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 StagesUnits: About 6,000Manufacturer: 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 StagesModel CDX5Certain serial numbers from30202856 through 51312641-and-Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007Model FDX10Certain serial numbers from51408026 through 51411813-and-Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007Models CDX,DXi, DX3, DX4,and TDX5All serial numbers-and-Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007AERIS Regulator First StagesModel AT400Certain serial numbers from30200036 through 51311560-and-Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007Balanced DiaphragmAll serial numbers-and-Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007The 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 TaiwanRemedy: 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 [email protected] or visit the firm's website at www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit the firm's website at https://www.diveaeris.com/.
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.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.