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.
Product:
Underwater Communication DevicesAbout 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada)
Inconjunction:
URL : https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/powercommilcom-underwater-wireless-diver-units-recalled-due-fire-hazard
Retailer:
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.
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2022
Injury:
The firm has reported one small fire with the battery's PC circuit board during testing. No injuries have been reported.
Mfg:
Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California
Mfg Country:
United States
Recall ID: 9360
Last Published: Jul 28, 2022
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Emert Number: 22191
Emert Status: Notified