Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 22-191 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 28, 2022
- Brand
- Ocean Technology Systems
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Underwater Communication Devices
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 28, 2022
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Underwater Communication Devices · About 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has reported one small fire with the battery's PC circuit board during testing. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Recall history and context
Ocean Technology Systems appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Underwater Communication Devices (About 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada) units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 28, 2022. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.