Recalls / 2022-07-28

Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard

22191 · Recalled 2022-07-28 · CPSC page

Recalled PowerCom 3000D, 5000D, MilCom 6000D, RBLi-4 underwater communication devices

Description

This recall involves the PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication devices sold with the RBLi-4 Lithium battery pack and the batteries that are also sold separately. The PowerCom, MilCom and RBLi-4 products are used in all SCUBA diving. The recalled RBLi-4 battery packs are in a waterproof housing and supply power to the PowerCom and MilCom products. PowerCom and MilCom along with the model numbers are printed on the front of the underwater communication devices.

Hazards

Water can leak into the recalled underwater communication device during a dive and penetrate into the battery pack, causing the battery circuit board to short and ignite after the dive, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has reported one small fire with the battery's PC circuit board during testing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powercom, MilCom and RBLi-4 communication devices, remove the battery and contact the firm to receive a free battery pack that has been sealed to prevent water leakage. The firm will provide instructions for properly disposing lithium-ion batteries according federal and state regulations.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Underwater Communication Devices		About 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems
Made in: United States
Sold at: Blue Dolphin Dive Shop (North Carolina), Performance Scuba (Alabama) Lauderdale Marine Center (Florida), Mountain West Commercial Diving (Idaho), other dive shops, municipalities nationwide, online at www.otscomm.com, 650, 600.

Consumer contact

Ocean Technology Systems at 800-550-1984 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday and on Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, email at salessupport@oceantechnologysystems.com or online at https://www.oceantechnologysystems.com/recall or https://www.oceantechnologysystems.com and click on "recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 22191. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.