Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-07-28 · 22191
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.
Recall
Number
22191
Date
2022-07-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Underwater Communication Devices
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California
Retailer(s)
Blue Dolphin Dive Shop (North Carolina), Performance Scuba (Alabama) Lauderdale Marine Center (Florida), Mountain West Commercial Diving (Idaho), and other dive shops and municipalities nationwide and online at www.otscomm.com from January 2021 through April 2022 for between $1,650 and $3,600.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.