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Dive Equipment Recalls
Oceanic/ Aeris (11/07)
The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below,
today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Name of Product: Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
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Units: About 6,000
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Manufacturer: ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif.
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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.
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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.
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Description and Models: The recall involves the following regulator
first stages:
| Oceanic Regulator First Stages |
Model CDX5 |
Certain serial numbers from
30202856 through 51312641 |
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Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 |
| Model FDX10 |
Certain serial numbers from
51408026 through 51411813 |
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Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 |
Models CDX,
DXi, DX3, DX4,
and TDX5 |
All serial numbers |
-and- |
Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 |
| AERIS Regulator First Stages
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Model AT400 |
Certain serial numbers from
30200036 through 51311560 |
-and- |
Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 |
| Balanced Diaphragm |
All serial numbers |
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Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 |
The model
and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the body’s rubber
covering.
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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.
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Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan
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Remedy: 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.
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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 service@oceanicusa.com
or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to
info@diveaeris.com or visit the
firm’s Web site at
www.diveaeris.com

Oceanic CDX5 |

Oceanic FDX10 |

AERIS AT400 |
Mares/ Dacor
12/6/04- A small number of Dacor Dive Computers were incorrectly
calibrated resulting in erroneous displays regarding "No Deco Time", "Deco
Time", "Air Time", "Desat Time", & "No Fly" times. The following are affected;
- Darwin Air Dive Computers ser #'s: 3265 to3415
- Darwin Console Computers ser #'s: 8503-8592
- Don't use it. Have it sent back. Takes 4-6 weeks
Oceanic
2003- CDX
first stage. Download information here
"Reliant Inflators" that were sold on Oceanic BCD's with a manufacturing date
between Feb & June of 2004 may exhibit continuous flow into the BCD. You should
stop using the inflator immediately & take it in to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer
for servicing. This service is covered under warranty! Ref:
http://www.oceanicww.com/2004/pdf/OCE_Consumer_Notice_062404.pdf
2007 - Oceanic has recalled the FDX & CDX5 first stages for ~2007.
Problems with first-stage seats for some. Visit Oceanic website for further
information & to see if your regulator is affected.
DUI
2002- BCS lower dump valve may not allow the BC to hold air or may come apart
underwater. If the knob is "red"- bring it in! New styles not affected.
Zeagle
2003- Zeagle systems, Inc. is recalling 931 first stage Scuba regulators shipped
between January 20, 2003 and May 19, 2003. The first stage regulators affected
are the following models:
- FlatHead Six s/n F001391 to F001476
- 50D s/n B003315 to B003652
- DS-IV s/n A001352 to A001571
- Envoy s/n C001117 to C001403
The serial numbers are stamped on each first stage body. Zeagle regulators
that have been serviced since January 20, 2003 may also be affected.
Note: This recall does not apply to any purchases or repairs from Blue Water
Aquatics!
Sherwood/ Genesis
2003- Buoyancy Compensator Inflators on certain models may stick in an open position
(Black or Grey Power inflator button). Models affected are "Silhouette, Magnum,
Avid, Luna, Freedom, Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom. Serial numbers affected
are from 90010001 thru 90350167 only (mfg from July to Oct 93).
Aqualung
Mar 2004
- Powerline airway ribbed Hose replacement details for BCD's manufactured in
2001, 2002. Review the attached PDF file.
June 2008- Recall of Titan/ Conshelf DIN
handwheel retainer #106056
June 2008-
Recall of Apeks TX/ATX/XTX 2ND Stages. May have been
incorrectly assembled. Return for assembly inspection
OMS
2004- OMS is
recalling their rotating manifolds. Potential air leak
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sunnyvale, santa clara, palo alto, cupertino, saratoga, in the san francisco bay
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sherwood, poseidon, aeris and others. Equipment we carry include regulators,
buoyancy compensators, used scuba gear, tanks, drysuits, fins, snorkels,
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