CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2010-04-28

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

10208 · Recalled 2010-04-28 · CPSC page

Picture of location of BCA 500 Seal Ring
Picture of location of BCA 500 Seal Ring

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba DivingAbout 20,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Ocean Management Systems Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Dive from May 2006 through August 2008 for about $400.

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

More images

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

Source: CPSC recall 10208. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.