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

U.S. CPSCDrowningApr 28, 2010
Picture of location of BCA 500 Seal Ring
Picture of location of BCA 500 Seal Ring
Picture of Recalled OMS-TCPS-R Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled OMS-TCPS-R Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC-LGS45 / BC-LGS70 Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC-LGS45 / BC-LGS70 Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC116-32R Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC116-32R Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC118-K / BC115-KR Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC118-K / BC115-KR Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC117-K45<br>BC117CR-K45 Buoyancy Compensator
Picture of Recalled BC117-K45<br>BC117CR-K45 Buoyancy Compensator

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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 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

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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 [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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